Dame Anna Wintour wants the next UK prime minister to take fashion seriously

Dame Anna Wintour wants the next UK prime minister to take fashion seriously.

The legendary Vogue editor has weighed in on politics ahead of Britain's general election on July 4 and she's insisted that whoever ends up in Number 10 Downing Street must acknowledge the important role the fashion industry plays in the British economy and give the right support.

She told the Guardian: "I have not read what I assume will be the next prime minister’s stand on the arts but hopefully he can be convinced to support not only the arts organisations but also fashion in this country, which is such an important part of the economy ...

"Over the years I have seen prime ministers host events at Downing Street and say a lot of the right things but I’m not sure how knowledgable they are about how many jobs the fashion industry creates in this country or how important it is to [London] in so many different ways.

"So I’m hoping whoever the next prime minister is will be very open to it ... we can all lobby the government to do more".