The ELSPA have called out on the Conservative Party to release their mini manifesto on creative industries before the election takes place this Thursday.
The Tories had earlier promised that they would provide tax relief for the games industry and revealed that all would be outlined in a forthcoming mini manifesto. The mini manifesto however is yet to be released and there has been no mention anywhere else of the tax breaks (such as in the main manifesto).
ELSPA director general Michael Rawlinson said of the situation,
We urge the Conservatives to publish their mini manifesto on creative industries before May 6. The Conservative Party has spoken on numerous occasions of their commitment towards the videogames industry and creative industries in general, and our importance in helping to provide a more balanced UK economy
We therefore call on the party to officially publish their intentions for the games industry and the creative sector as a whole
There are only two days left until polling day. It is essential that the Conservatives let the many millions of voters who work in the games business, enjoy our products and benefit from the positive economic and cultural impact we provide, their commitment to our industry.