Turner Prize-winner criticises government arts policy
Price, who grew up in Luton, had originally forged a career as a pop singer, but found that she was too shy for life in the spotlight and "hated being on stage".
As she accepted her prize, she praised her education at Putteridge High School, a comprehensive in Luton, and criticised the government's attitude towards the arts.
Jude Law, who had presented Price with her award, had earlier criticised the "cultural vandalism" of the new English Baccalaureate qualification, which he said would take "arts, design and music" out of schools.
Price said "It's incredibly depressing listening to the comments people made earlier that a young girl from Luton going to a comprehensive might not be able to imagine being an artist and might not have the opportunities I've had."
More top news
Plaque unveiled in memory of London jazz musician.
A plaque was unveiled in Southwark this afternoon in memory of one of Britain's earliest black jazz musicians, Frank Bates.
Lucrezia's programme blog
A family's call for answers, the Met Police's Commander faces 'Plebgate' pressure and the last day of the Premier League.
Saturday forecast
The south is enjoying the best of today's weather, mostly dry with some bright spells.