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State Threats Bill Returns, Aid Workers at Risk, Funding Urged

7/7/2026

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The National Security (State Threats) Bill returned to the Commons for debate, raising fears it could criminalise aid work in conflict zones.
Labour MP Sarah Champion warned the new offences may chill humanitarian aid workers.
Champion wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that the offences risk unintended consequences for assistance.
Bond CEO Romilly Greenhill said the UK must match defence and diplomacy spending with strong development funding.

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The National Security (State Threats) Bill returned to the Commons for debate, raising fears it could criminalise aid work in conflict zones.
Labour MP Sarah Champion warned the new offences may chill humanitarian aid workers.
Champion wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood that the offences risk unintended consequences for assistance.
Bond CEO Romilly Greenhill said the UK must match defence and diplomacy spending with strong development funding.