Withdrawal of Poetry Book Society funding sparks outcry

Many of the UK's most prominent poets have spoken out against the end of Arts Council England subsidy for 'a widely respected and internationally unique organisation' More than 100 poets have signed a letter protesting about Arts Council England decision to axe funding for The Poetry Book Society in its new literature portfolio.

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