RED Nose Day has seen an £8million funding slump after the row over “white saviour” celebs, it has emerged. Comic Relief has raised £63million this year – down from more than £71m…
RED Nose Day has seen an £8million funding slump after the row over "white saviour" celebs, it has emerged.
Comic Relief has raised £63million this year - down from more than £71million at this stage last time around.The collapse in funding came after Labour MP David LammyBy the end of Friday night's Red Nose Day showcase, takings were down £8million on the equivalent stage in 2017., Mr Lammy hit out at Ms Dooley as she posted a picture of herself while filming in Uganda.
Comic Relief defended its track record of bringing in millions to help disadvantaged people around the world.Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, tweeted: "I notice David Lammy wisely keeping quiet while the UK celebrates Comic Relief #rednoseday raising millions."Stacey Dooley appears on Red Nose Day 2019 after she was accused of 'white saviour complex'
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