Festival UK 2022 ended up with the nickname after being launched by Theresa May in 2018 at the height of Brexit drama. (Image: HMT)It is part of a £152million pot for post-coronavirus partying in 2022 to be announced in the spending review. But it comes amid uproar at plans for a pay freeze for almost 4million workers in the spending review. But the money going into the festival is comparable to the £20m for free school meals over half term, which the Tories refused to provide. In September, Festival UK’s creative boss Martin Green said it will involve 10 “big ideas” showcasing Britain’s unity and talent.

Source: Daily Mirror November 23, 2020 13:12 UTC