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US State Department directs millions to European right-wing think tanks
A $12 million grant programme bypasses normal channels to fund MAGA-aligned groups in Britain and Europe while domestic aid is frozen.
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Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament, UK Parliament
What we have reported
- Accused the Trump administration of meddling in British democracy through MAGA-aligned funding.
- Warned that handing ministers vague powers to fill in details later would betray voters.
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Starmer's EU reset bill hands ministers sweeping alignment powers
Legislation expected within months would let future governments align UK standards with Brussels across multiple sectors before trade deals are finalised, setting up clashes with Liberal Democrats and Conservative critics.
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