Labour vows minimum wage for actors amid fears working class are being put off entering the profession

ACTORS could see a guaranteed minimum wage in future under a £1bn culture masterplan unveiled by Jeremy Corbyn yesterday.

Labour vowed to call in the unions to demand better rates of pay amid fears working class youngsters are not entering the profession.

It follows warnings from stars including The Late Late Show host James Corden that acting was becoming an “elitist sport”.

EastEnders actress Michelle Collins told MPs earlier this year only actors born with a “silver spoon” like Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne would fill our screens in future unless ministers acted urgently.

Labour’s mini culture manifesto said it recognised the “major barrier” of low pay stopping people from working class backgrounds going into acting.

It said: “We will work with trade unions and employers to agree sector specific advice and guidelines on pay and employment standards that will make the sector more accessible to all.”

Mr Corbyn also pledged to invest in live music venues, ensure entry to museums and art galleries remains free, and fund a £160 million arts pupil premium for every primary school in England.

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