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Statement from Shaun Davies MP
Yesterday, Wednesday 10th September 2025, I was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.

While I am very excited to be taking my first role in Government, and supporting its work, this does unfortunately mean that due to strict rules regarding activities outside of Government, I can no longer hold officer roles in All-Party Parliamentary Groups, Therefore, and with much regret, I will be standing down as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events with immediate effect.

I am very sorry to be leaving this role at such an important time, after just publishing our Plan of Work and Calendar of Activity, and at a time of some uncertainty, with recent changes at both the official and ministerial levels. But I know that with the assistance of our Secretariat, Davies Tanner and advice from The Business of Events, and with the continued support of our Parliamentary Members and Vice Chairs, and that of our Corporate Partners, that the APPG will continue to represent this important and world leading sector in Parliament with unrelenting enthusiasm and dedication.

I am proud that we were able to re-establish the APPG so quickly after last year’s General Election, and feel that, together, we have made great progress in helping to unlock the potential of this incredibly important industry, and it’s been a real pleasure to meet with so many people and organisations during the past year.

There is no doubt that the last year has been a learning experience for me personally, and I do hope that I have been a suitable voice and
representative for the events industry in Parliament. I will continue to champion the value of the sector both as an MP, and now within
Government, at every opportunity.

I will be working with Davies Tanner over the coming days as we begin the process of electing a new Chair, and I am sure they will provide further updates to you in due course.

Thank you again for your support during my period of being Chair of the APPG, and I wish every one of you continued success. My interest in and recognition of the industry, together with my own constituency links to it, endure and I will continue take a keen interest and remain a strong advocate and supporter.

Best wishes,
Shaun Davies MP
Member of Parliament for Telford

The music community is in shock over the death of Rick Davies, the iconic keyboardist, singer, and co-founder of the legendary British progressive rock band Supertramp. Davies died on Saturday, September 6, aged 81 after a long fight with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.

A Voice and Sound That Defined an Era

In a heartfelt tribute posted on Sunday through Supertramp’s social media, the band honored Davies’ massive contributions. “His soulful voice and distinctive touch on the Wurlitzer became the heartbeat of the band’s sound,” the tribute stated. With his gritty vocals and blues-infused keyboard playing, Davies co-wrote some of Supertramp’s most iconic songs with Roger Hodgson, leaving a lasting impact on 1970s rock music.

From Swindon to Global Stardom

He was born in Swindon, England. Davies started his music career late in the 1960s. Davies put an ad in Melody Maker seeking musicians after his previous band The Joint folded — a publicity move that brought him Roger Hodgson and Supertramp with Dutch millionaire Stanley “Sam” Miesegaes as their financial sponsor.

Although their initial two albums were reasonably successful, it was with their third album, Crime of the Century (1974), that they were catapulted into the limelight. Singles such as Dreamer, Rudy, and Bloody Well Right brought Davies’ unique musical voice into the limelight.

Farewell Rick Davies, founding member of Supertramp.
The singer, keyboardist and co-writer behind so many classics, including Breakfast in America, Dreamer and Bloody Well Right.
Remembering Rick here in his prime, singing Goodbye Stranger.#RickDavies pic.twitter.com/pSJtlbCvwv
— Sue Charles (@Sue_Charles) September 8, 2025

A Timeless Musical Legacy

Supertramp reached their peak with 1979’s Breakfast in America, which included such classics as The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, and Take the Long Way Home. Off the stage, Davies was warm, witty, and committed to his wife Sue, whom he loved for more than 50 years.

Later in his life, he played locally for Ricky and the Rockets, remaining close to his passion for music. “Great songs never die—they live on,” the band’s tribute finished.