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“We will deliver our commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defense but we will bring it forward so we reach that level in 2027... in this case, that means we will cut our spending on development aid.”

Reactions to the Announcement

The announcement has sparked significant anger among many of the Prime Minister's own MPs as well as outrage from charitable organizations focused on development. Critics argue that reducing aid to the world’s poorest countries undermines Britain’s global obligations and ethical responsibilities.