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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Senior Labour MPs demand Reeves U-turns on foreign cuts

Senior Labour MPs have demanded Rachel Reeves U-turn on her controversial foreign aid cuts by providing a roadmap to restoring the budget to save millions from humanitarian crises.

Key figures, including international development committee chair Sarah Champion and business committee chair Liam Byrne, are calling for Ms Reeves to commit billions more to the budget she slashed to pay for more defence spending last year.

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