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

Documents published on US embassy's website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK

The 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".