British taxpayers' money has been spent on projects abroad, including a Chinese opera and cycle lanes in Mexico City, amounting to over £3 million. Critics call this a "Robin Hood in reverse" mentality.

As cuts to domestic spending loom, voices for reform grow louder. They argue that foreign aid should focus on real poverty rather than funding wealthier regions abroad. 

The debate surrounding the foreign aid budget intensifies, revealing a divide between those who subscribe to the "far right" perspective and those who lean "progressive" in their views on international assistance.

The Digest, 8/21/2024 @200AM, CDT

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