The UK government has announced devastating cuts to the aid budget to increase defence spending. This means less funding for food, healthcare, and education for the world’s poorest people — especially women and children. This decision will not make the UK safer; it will fuel instability, conflict, and suffering.
Labour promised to restore aid to 0.7% of national income. Instead, they’re slashing it to 0.3%. This is not just a broken promise — it’s a decision that will cost lives. The UK has long been a leader in global development. Cutting aid weakens our influence and damages our reputation as a force for good.
And it’s entirely unnecessary. The government could raise far more than it needs for defence spending — and protect vital aid — by introducing a small wealth tax. A tiny 2% tax on the richest 0.5% of people could generate £24 billion a year. That’s four times the amount being cut from aid. Instead, Labour has chosen to take from the world’s poorest rather than ask the wealthiest to contribute fairly.
Public pressure works. When MPs see a flood of messages, they take notice. Leaders need to hear that cutting aid is not just unpopular — it’s harmful to millions and to the UK’s global standing. A wave of public outcry can force them to rethink.
Your voice matters. Join the outcry by posting on social media and tagging decision makers now. The more people speak up, the harder it will be for Labour to ignore. Let’s fight for a fairer, safer world.