Tory MPs balk at ‘patronising’ bid to rebrand culture funding

Revolt over levelling up' label on Arts Council cash for established institutions, while projects for disadvantaged children are cut

A Tory revolt has emerged over patronising" claims that funding for established cultural institutions contributes to the government's levelling up pledge, amid concerns from ministers and MPs that real levelling up" projects for the underprivileged have been slashed.

Rishi Sunak is expected to be confronted this week over the issue during prime minister's questions.