US accused of meddling in British politics with $500,000 grant for ‘public education’ courses

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:00:41 GMT

Documents published on US embassy’s website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UKThe US embassy in London is offering grants of up to half a million dollars for new “public education” programmes in what has been criticised as interference in British domestic politics.Using language that the pro-Trump Maga movement has sought to appropriate, a funding notice identifies a goal of fostering a “national conversation” about “shared civilizational values” underpinning US-UK ties. Priority will go to applicants aiming to celebrate “freedom of speech” and “limited government”. Continue reading...

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