# US to Fund UK Conservative Groups | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-17T16:06:39+00:00
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The Trump administration is poised to funnel $12 million to UK conservative groups linked to Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young—$7 million to a newly launched think tank pushing anti-immigration and “ancient culture” agendas, and $5 million to a free speech advocacy group targeting digital regulation. Critics decry the move as a misuse of taxpayer funds, arguing it bypasses standard competitive bidding and fuels foreign political influence aligned with MAGA ideals, while the State Department insists all grants undergo strict vetting. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8f22fcee107af93

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