Labour Campaign for International Development is run by Labour supporters, keen to push international development to top of the Party's agenda. Please join!
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May 20
It’s good to hear the PM reaffirm the UK’s commitment to international development in #PMQs today, as we see the worrying rise of Ebola cases.
That commitment now needs to be matched with long-term certainty on the aid budget.
May 20
As the Ebola outbreak spreads, Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey asks will PM rule out further cuts to UK's international aid programme
PM says decision on previous cuts was linked to increased defence spending but he is committed to overseas aid
#PMQs bbc.in/4tEU405
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May 19
LCID hosted a roundtable with @jennychapman ahead of today’s #GlobalPartnershipsConference. The Minister spoke with parliamentarians and exec members to share her vision for the future of development & cooperation between the UK & global partners, alongside co-hosts South Africa.
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Apr 16
Britains first line of defence should be our international aid. @CommonsIDC @LabourCID youtu.be/vSJx0dbk5yY
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Apr 10
UK spending on foreign aid hits lowest level since 2008 @CommonsIDC theguardian.com/politics/202…
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Peace agreements are 64% less likely to fail when women meaningfully participate, yet in 2023 women made up only 9.6% of negotiators.
The Government must do more to aid change, and deliver on its obligations to the Women, Peace and Security agenda ⬇️
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Mar 19
40% cuts to our foreign aid will have a dramatic impact internationally; both to the poorest & to the UK international standing and influence. Today it felt like Ministers were trying to buy the consequences @CommonsIDC @LabourCID @bondngo independent.co.uk/voices/uk-…
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Mar 19
LCID Exec Member @MariaFFinnerty reacts to today’s aid announcement, arguing we cannot cut our way to safety, stability or global leadership @politicshome
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Mar 19
Britain cannot cut its way to safety, stability, or global leadership
✍️ @mariaffinnerty
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Mar 19
Today's allocations show the stark reality of the decision to slash the aid budget. We warned a year ago that it would lead to more poverty, less security, and diminish our standing in the world. This is the harsh reality.
Read our chair’s statement @staff_heather
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Mar 19
Fragile and conflict affected states will receive up to 71% of aid funding, but will still face 25% cut overall and non-fcas facing 60% cut. Remember Aid can help prevent conflict, that should be our focus.
Mar 19
£11m more for BBC World Service (8%). Annual funding over next 3 years will be £148 m compared to £137m currently. Allocation is flat over 3 years meaning inflation will erode the instead in later years of the spending plan
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Mar 19
£11m more for BBC World Service (8%). Annual funding over next 3 years will be £148 m compared to £137m currently. Allocation is flat over 3 years meaning inflation will erode the instead in later years of the spending plan
Mar 19
Proportion of aid to sub Saharan Africa to reduce by 8%
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Mar 19
Total regional programmes have been cut by a total of £3b over 3 years. By 2028-29 regional bilateral programmes will by 37% (£1.1b) Lower than 2025-26 spending
Mar 19
Cut of 55% (16m) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
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Mar 19
Today we get more details on where FCDO funding cuts will land. I fear for the international impact, not least to our reputation. And remember in addition to 40% cuts, there are 25% staff cuts @CommonsIDC @icai_uk @bondngo @CGDev @Independent
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Mar 9
Our vice-chair @libbysmith17 and executive member Roulin Khondoker write in @LabourList today. Reflecting on the Gorton & Denton result, they argue that action to tackle extreme poverty is part of rebuilding Labour’s progressive coalition.
Read more ➡️
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Mar 9
I’ve written for @LabourList today as Vice-Chair of @LabourCID on the lessons from Gorton and Denton and why Labour action on extreme poverty should be part of a strategy to win back progressive voters.
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I am proud that the UK's international development work supports women and girls across the world to thrive.
On #IWD2026, I want to celebrate the women I met in DRC this week, as well as our commitment to stand with women and girls everywhere, every day.
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Mar 8
.@LordMcConnell writes in @LabourList that the Foreign Secretary’s recognition of violence against women & girls in conflict as an ‘international emergency’
“will be fatally undermined if the UK goes ahead with disastrous funding cuts to aid …”
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Feb 25
It’s 1 year on from the Government’s decision to cut the aid budget. Read our chair’s statement.
With a programme of events in the months ahead, now is the time to join LCID to stay connected and ensure development is firmly back on the agenda. Join today LCID.org.uk
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Feb 25
LCID exec member @MariaFFinnerty shares new analysis in the @Independent, looking at the role of debt relief in countering the tragic impacts of the aid cuts, announced a year ago today.
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Exclusive on new analysis I did for @CAFOD in @Independent, finding that debt relief could help counteract the devastating impacts of @FCDOGovUK @10DowningStreet ODA cuts, announced one year ago today. Hundreds of millions of lives & livelihoods are on the line.
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Exclusive on new analysis I did for @CAFOD in @Independent, finding that debt relief could help counteract the devastating impacts of @FCDOGovUK @10DowningStreet ODA cuts, announced one year ago today. Hundreds of millions of lives & livelihoods are on the line.
Feb 25
How debt relief for developing countries could help reverse the devastating consequences of UK aid cuts trib.al/aWzNOAg
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Feb 20
Drone strikes targeting humanitarian workers delivering food to starving people – this is an abomination.
Humanity is failing the people of Sudan.
Aid workers and civilians must never be targeted. All parties must respect international law and agree to a humanitarian truce.
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Feb 12
This week, we hosted an LCID parliamentary reception, where we had a packed room of MPs, peers and staffers joining us to discuss all things international development. It was wonderful to hear from FCDO Minister Baroness @JennyChapman and @DavidTaylor85!
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