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flag MP urges UK to fund museums long-term due to ongoing deficits and uncertainty.

flag Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover has called on the UK government to provide stable, long-term funding for museums, citing the Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage’s average annual deficit of £24,000 since 2020 and reliance on short-term grants. flag He warned that inconsistent support threatens the cultural and economic value of such institutions. flag The museum’s spokesperson echoed concerns, saying its future remains uncertain without reliable funding despite fundraising efforts. flag The issue reflects broader financial challenges facing local museums across England.

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