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Boris bashes multicultural festivals but backs the USA

Today’s Guardian reports how Boris Johnson has slashed funding to festivals and community events in London, whilst topping up his new “USA Day” by £25,000 to a total of £100,000.

Labour Assembly Member Jennette Arnold said: “The Mayor has made a clear choice to cut multicultural events in favour of a USA Day. Londoners will decide which is more deserving of their taxes: multicultural festivals like Rise or a day promoting the most dominant culture in the western world. While of course America has a lot worth celebrating, I’m fairly sure Americans come to London to celebrate the city’s unique and diverse qualities rather than to take part in some home-from-home event in Trafalgar Square.”

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