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MPs Warn Aid Cuts Could Ignite Unrest and Risk Security

10/30/2025

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MPs Warn Aid Cuts

Cross-party MPs in the United Kingdom warn that foreign aid cuts threaten national security and could spark unrest.
The International Development Committee's report finds aid spending would fall from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027/28.
The committee urges restoring aid to at least 0.5% of GNI to safeguard stability and the UK's standing.
WaterAid's Timothy Ingram calls the cuts short-sighted, arguing they undermine global resilience.

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Falconer Seeks Blair

Britain’s Middle East minister Hamish Falconer calls for former Prime Minister Tony Blair to help manage Gaza after a peace deal.
He emphasizes that maintaining the current ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is crucial for regional stability.
He argues that the second phase of the peace process must address its complexities beyond the ceasefire.
He defends the government's international aid stance, saying cuts do not contribute to the migrant crisis.

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MPs Warn Aid Cuts

Cross-party MPs in the United Kingdom warn that foreign aid cuts threaten national security and could spark unrest.
The International Development Committee's report finds aid spending would fall from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) by 2027/28.
The committee urges restoring aid to at least 0.5% of GNI to safeguard stability and the UK's standing.
WaterAid's Timothy Ingram calls the cuts short-sighted, arguing they undermine global resilience.

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