Hana Bilak
@hanabilak.bsky.social
Malaria, politics, feminism - often they all collide. Wish I had more time.
« If we are serious about security, we must recognise that diplomacy, development and defence are not competing priorities – they are complementary ». #saveforeignaid
I ran Britain’s army. I know what it needs. Don’t cut aid to fund defence | Richard Dannatt
I ran Britain’s army. I know what it needs. Don’t cut aid to fund defence | Richard Dannatt
History shows targeted aid reduces the burden on the military. Labour is risking the very security we are trying to ensure, says Gen Lord Dannatt, former chief of the general staff
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
« If we are serious about security, we must recognise that diplomacy, development and defence are not competing priorities – they are complementary ». #saveforeignaid
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Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history
Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history
NGOs accuse prime minister of following US by accepting ‘false choice’ of cutting aid to fund defence
Sir Keir Starmer is to take UK overseas aid to its lowest level as a percentage of national income since records began, even if he manages to halve the…
www.theguardian.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Keir Starmer to carry out largest cut to UK overseas aid in history