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John Major “completely underestimated the scale” of Lottery impact

The former Prime Minister says he recognises the value of the arts in the life of the nation, but rejects the use of Lottery money for "government schemes."

Liz Hill
2 min read

MPs are not disinterested in the arts, but are “merely overwhelmed by other duties”, and “competing demands – health, education, social welfare, defence and many others –...

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