The Latest Breaking News from Anneliese Dodds

Labour loses by-election to independents in east London as grassroots anger at Government continues

Noor Jahan Begum won the council seat vacated by former Redbridge council leader Jas Athwal who was elected a Labour MP last year

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Foreign aid cuts will lead to more HIV infections and deaths, study suggests

Researchers said that infections and deaths could surge to levels not seen in more than two decades.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

What are Labour governments for? Why aid budget cuts are an existential matter

What is the point of a Labour government? This is a question traditionally asked after Labour governments lose office. But it’s also a question asked while Labour governments are in office. And, sometimes, even when they still only recently arrived in office.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Keir Starmer faces backbench rebellion over ‘shortsighted’ cuts to aid budget

MPs ask ‘what will be left of Labour programme?’ amid calls for rethink and plan to speak out against decision

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

UK development minister resigns over cuts to overseas aid

UK international development minister Anneliese Dodds said on Friday she was resigning from the Labour government over cuts to overseas aid ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to boost defence spending.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2025

Voices: Keir Starmer’s fawning at the court of Donald Trump now leaves a sour taste

COMMENT: As the prime minister prepares to host European leaders at a Downing Street summit this weekend to discuss the Russian threat, his ‘triumphant’ White House visit has been tarnished by the televised punishment beating of Volodymyr Zelensky, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Government must reassure Foreign Office staff after aid cuts, says SNP MP

Chris Law was speaking following the resignation of development minister Anneliese Dodds over the decision to cut the aid budget.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

How Keir Starmer demeaned Scotland as the world watched

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2025

The Guardian view on PM’s gamble: exploiting crisis to remake Labour was a step too far for an ally

Editorial: The exit of a soft-left intellectual politician from government highlights a growing unease about the reordering of the party’s priorities

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Keir Starmer gives unelected Labour ally top UK minister role

KEIR Starmer has given a ministerial position to a close ally in the unelected House of Lords ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2025