Funding approved for controversial punk band in UK

The UK Culture Secretary has approved funding for the punk band Lambrini Girls, who have criticized the UK as "extremely racist" and called the government "fascists." They will receive part of a £1.6 million grant for international promotion. Labour minister Lisa Nandy praised the band as "the best of British culture," despite their negative comments about England. The funding aims to help artists reach new audiences abroad. This decision contrasts with a previous attempt by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch to block funding for another group, Kneecap, due to their anti-UK themes. Critics argue that taxpayer money should not support bands that criticize the country.