Rep not facing cuts after all
2008 January 19
It seems Tory MP Michael Fabricant got his facts wrong when he said the Birmingham Rep was “no longer going to receive it’s funding” in the House of Commons. Anthony Herron inquired and is happy to report “the REP is not facing cuts it is likely to get an inflationary increase.” Thanks Ant.
Links for January 6thArts Council: counter-recessionary funding£4m funding cut for Arts CouncilLinks for December 16thThe Public loses Arts Council backing
It would help if the current regime severed its links with organised crime,and actually spoke out about the use of violence against its own staff.
Hypocrissy of the highest order!