Jun 9, 2005 • 1 min read

Midge Ure says George Bush's Africa pledge is not enough

Live 8 organiser Midge Ure has said George W Bush's pledge of £370 million in aid to Africa is not enough, though a start.

Live 8 organiser Midge Ure has criticised George W Bush's pledge of £370 million in aid to Africa saying it's "not enough". According to the Star, Ure was announcing details of the extra Live 8 concert to be held in Edinburgh when he heard about Bush's offer. He said: "I've been trying to put bands together for this event and I'm gobsmacked. It's not enough, but I suppose it's a start."

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