Now the government doesn't want EU aid paid to certain countries

"Justine Greening has called for a major shake-up in the EU aid budget – as it emerged more than half the cash is squandered on relatively rich countries.

The International Development Secretary challenged the basis of the £10billion-a-year budget, which channels cash to countries such as Turkey, Iceland and Brazil"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2218107/Stop-sending-aid-money-rich-countries-Cabinet-minister-Justine-Greening-tells-European-Union.html#ixzz29T5NeQhg

 

The article sites some of examples of where it is believed funding should not have gone to.  No mention is made of the criteria for such projects.

 

Let's not forget how our government gave more money to the wealthy by cutting the top rate of tax.

 

"Among the projects funded by the EU are a scheme promoting tourism in an Icelandic national park and a pro-EU television series in Turkey.
Brazil has received more than £10million, including £660,000 spent on the social integration of women living in fishing communities.
And Barbados has received £1.8million to build a hotel to train young people in hospitality management."