UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on ticket touts by making it illegal to resell live event tickets above their original price. The commitment came in a new letter addressed directly to music fans.
Starmer said he would work with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to deliver the changes as quickly as possible. He described the move as a way to protect fans from exorbitant prices and keep more of their money in their pockets. The pledge builds on earlier Labour promises from the 2024 manifesto and a January 2025 announcement on price caps and consultations.
