The Night MPs Debated Neon: The Fight to Save Britain’s Neon Craft
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작성자 Amos De Chair 작성일 25-09-25 12:58 조회 5 댓글 0본문
When Neon Stormed Westminster
It’s not often you hear the words "neon sign" echoing inside the hallowed halls of Westminster. But on a spring night in the Commons, Britain’s lawmakers did just that.
the formidable Ms Qureshi stood up and lit the place up with a speech defending neon sign makers. Her argument was simple but fierce: LED neon signs London authentic neon is heritage, and plastic LED fakes are killing the craft.
She reminded the House: only gas-filled glass earns the name neon—everything else is marketing spin.
Backing her up was Chris McDonald, MP for Stockton North, who spoke of commissioning neon art in Teesside. For once, the benches agreed: neon is more than signage, it’s art.
Facts gave weight to the emotion. The craft has dwindled from hundreds to barely two dozen. There are zero new apprentices. She pushed for law to protect the word "neon" the way Harris Tweed is legally protected.
Even the DUP’s Jim Shannon joined in, backed by numbers, pointing out that neon is an expanding industry. Translation: creative lighting London this isn’t nostalgia, it’s business.
The government’s man on the mic was Chris Bryant. Even ministers can’t help glowing wordplay, getting heckled for it in good humour. Behind the quips, he admitted the case was strong.
He reminded MPs that neon is etched into Britain’s memory: from Walthamstow Stadium’s listed sign. He stressed neon lasts longer than LED when maintained.
Where’s the fight? The danger is real: retailers blur the lines by calling LED neon. That erases heritage.
It’s no different to protecting Cornish pasties or Harris Tweed. If it’s not distilled in Scotland, it’s not Scotch.
The debate was more than just policy—it was culture vs copycat. Do we let homogenisation kill character in the name of convenience?
At Smithers, we know the answer: authentic glow beats plastic glow every time.
The Commons had its glow-up. Nothing’s been signed off, but the spotlight is on.
And if MPs can argue for real neon under the oak-panelled glare of the House, you can sure as hell hang one in your lounge, office, or bar.
Bin the plastic pretenders. When you want true glow—glass, gas, and craft—come to the source.
The glow isn’t going quietly.
It’s not often you hear the words "neon sign" echoing inside the hallowed halls of Westminster. But on a spring night in the Commons, Britain’s lawmakers did just that.
the formidable Ms Qureshi stood up and lit the place up with a speech defending neon sign makers. Her argument was simple but fierce: LED neon signs London authentic neon is heritage, and plastic LED fakes are killing the craft.
She reminded the House: only gas-filled glass earns the name neon—everything else is marketing spin.
Backing her up was Chris McDonald, MP for Stockton North, who spoke of commissioning neon art in Teesside. For once, the benches agreed: neon is more than signage, it’s art.
Facts gave weight to the emotion. The craft has dwindled from hundreds to barely two dozen. There are zero new apprentices. She pushed for law to protect the word "neon" the way Harris Tweed is legally protected.
Even the DUP’s Jim Shannon joined in, backed by numbers, pointing out that neon is an expanding industry. Translation: creative lighting London this isn’t nostalgia, it’s business.
The government’s man on the mic was Chris Bryant. Even ministers can’t help glowing wordplay, getting heckled for it in good humour. Behind the quips, he admitted the case was strong.
He reminded MPs that neon is etched into Britain’s memory: from Walthamstow Stadium’s listed sign. He stressed neon lasts longer than LED when maintained.
Where’s the fight? The danger is real: retailers blur the lines by calling LED neon. That erases heritage.
It’s no different to protecting Cornish pasties or Harris Tweed. If it’s not distilled in Scotland, it’s not Scotch.
The debate was more than just policy—it was culture vs copycat. Do we let homogenisation kill character in the name of convenience?
At Smithers, we know the answer: authentic glow beats plastic glow every time.
The Commons had its glow-up. Nothing’s been signed off, but the spotlight is on.
And if MPs can argue for real neon under the oak-panelled glare of the House, you can sure as hell hang one in your lounge, office, or bar.
Bin the plastic pretenders. When you want true glow—glass, gas, and craft—come to the source.
The glow isn’t going quietly.
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