According to The Guardian, the US State Department has awarded a grant of $500,000 (approximately £400,000) to a British nonprofit organization for 'public education' courses. The grant has raised concerns about US interference in British politics, as the courses are seen by some as promoting a specific political agenda.
The recipient organization, which has not been named in the initial report, is said to focus on civic education. The grant was reportedly approved under a State Department program aimed at supporting democratic engagement worldwide.
Critics argue that such funding could be used to influence public opinion in the UK, especially ahead of elections. However, the State Department has defended the grant, stating that it supports 'transparent and independent' educational initiatives.
This is not the first time the US has been accused of meddling in UK affairs. In 2020, similar concerns were raised over US-funded projects in Northern Ireland. The full details of the grant and its recipients are expected to be published in the coming weeks.
