[Opinion] UK Faces Pressure as Aid Cuts Impact Over One Million Women

The key four reasons why Andy Burnham has to rethink the UK’s aid cuts

While raiding the international development budget might seem an easy choice, writes Labour MP Sam Rushworth, we need to be honest about the hidden costs that could lead to long-term pain at home and abroad

The four key reasons why Andy Burnham has to rethink the UK’s aid cuts

Sign up for our free Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Andy Burnham has got off to a bright start as prime minister, as even his critics must The post The four key reasons why Andy Burnham has to rethink the UK’s aid cuts appeared first on Western Morning News.

UK Faces Pressure as Aid Cuts Impact Over One Million Women

Quick Summary: UK Faces Pressure as Aid Cuts Impact Over One Million Women Economists and development groups are pressing Prime Minister Andy Burnham to restore UK aid to 0.7% of GNI and lead talks on a global wealth tax during the 2027 G20 chairmanship. Recent UK aid cuts have severely impacted humanitarian efforts, with over one million women losing access to support in the past 18 months. Labour MPs are urging Burnham to take decisive action…