http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38364687

And I say it again; The EU cronies might be a bunch of w@nkers, but it's the useless bastards at home you need to put the boot into first...

all overseas aid needs to be stopped the only aid that should be given is for major disasters ...

That is a bit to harsh

You need to determine what aid is for

Disaster relief
Education
Economic assistance
PR for the home nation
Sweeteners for other projects (i.e. we will give you £X aid if you let one of our companies win the next arms contract)



Actually funding a pop group in a country where there is a big disparity in opportunities/ education between the sexes is not that bad an idea (if you assume aid should also be used for education) as the message will reach the “yuf”

BUT – the amount seems totally excessive and why not make it a loan – if they don’t do well then write it off after X years and if they do and can replay then that’s more funding for other projects