"Over the past eight years our sponsorship has enabled 80,000 young people to see RSC performances at reduced rates," the oil giant said."Our support for the arts more broadly in the UK has provided access to world-class events to millions of people over more than 50 years."The company said BP is acting to change, saying:"We're dismayed because we share many of the concerns that apparently contributed to the decision.
"Ironically," it added,"the increasing polarisation of debate, and attempts to exclude companies committed to making real progress, is exactly what is not needed. This global challenge needs everyone -- companies, governments and individuals -- to work together to achieve a low carbon future." Earlier this year, Mark Rylance, one of the RSC's biggest stars, resigned over the partnership. Writing innewspaper at the time, the Oscar-winning actor said:"I do not wish to be associated with BP any more than I would with an arms dealer, a tobacco salesman or anyone who willfully destroys the lives of others alive and unborn. Nor, I believe, would William Shakespeare."
So they caved to the liberals.
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the kids are alright
Lol no backbone. The attendance at performances wouldn't have changed at all.
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