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Labour Campaign for International Development is run by Labour supporters, keen to push international development to top of the Party's agenda. Please join!
“At COP30, world leaders face a choice: will they take the decisions that help countries withstand the devastation of climate change – or wait until the costs come crashing back home?”
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
'Global climate shocks demand global action: Britain’s role in building a liveable future for all' - LabourList
World leaders must invest t measure, warn, and protect against extreme weather events and embed climate policy in everything they do.
labourlist.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
“At COP30, world leaders face a choice: will they take the decisions that help countries withstand the devastation of climate change – or wait until the costs come crashing back home?”
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...
We’re delighted to host the launch of ‘Promising Development: The Future of Aid in an Uncertain World’ with our partners Coalition for Global Prosperity @thefabians.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & Betterworld F
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
We’re delighted to host the launch of ‘Promising Development: The Future of Aid in an Uncertain World’ with our partners Coalition for Global Prosperity @thefabians.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & Betterworld F
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30
🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below
7 Labour MPs who served as ministers under Starmer, including @fleuranderson.bsky.social & @gareththomasmp.bsky.social, have written to him warning that an expected cut to the Global Fund to tackle preventable disease would be “moral failure” & strategic disaster. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer
UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
7 Labour MPs who served as ministers under Starmer, including @fleuranderson.bsky.social & @gareththomasmp.bsky.social, have written to him warning that an expected cut to the Global Fund to tackle preventable disease would be “moral failure” & strategic disaster. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Many congratulations on being elected as Deputy Leader @lucympowell.bsky.social.
@labourcid.bsky.social was delighted to nominate you and we look forward to working together to ensure our party continues to play an active role in global development.
October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Many congratulations on being elected as Deputy Leader @lucympowell.bsky.social.
@labourcid.bsky.social was delighted to nominate you and we look forward to working together to ensure our party continues to play an active role in global development.
The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry and wants to hear from you!
❓“How can the UK deliver international aid after major budget cuts?”
🗓️ Deadline : Friday 31 October at 4pm.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
❓“How can the UK deliver international aid after major budget cuts?”
🗓️ Deadline : Friday 31 October at 4pm.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut - Committees - UK Parliament
The future of the UK’s international aid and development assistance programmes will be the focus of new inquiry launched today by the International Development Committee.
committees.parliament.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry and wants to hear from you!
❓“How can the UK deliver international aid after major budget cuts?”
🗓️ Deadline : Friday 31 October at 4pm.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
❓“How can the UK deliver international aid after major budget cuts?”
🗓️ Deadline : Friday 31 October at 4pm.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...
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I have an essay in this new collection from @labourcid.bsky.social and the @thefabians.bsky.social. My argument in it is simple: there is strength in numbers. fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Promising development | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
fabians.org.uk
October 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I have an essay in this new collection from @labourcid.bsky.social and the @thefabians.bsky.social. My argument in it is simple: there is strength in numbers. fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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Monday at #Lab25 was a busy one as chair of @labourcid.bsky.social for events ranging from "securing a healthier future for all" to "peace and co-operation" with the Cooperative Party and ending the day with @thefabians.bsky.social "future Development"
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Monday at #Lab25 was a busy one as chair of @labourcid.bsky.social for events ranging from "securing a healthier future for all" to "peace and co-operation" with the Cooperative Party and ending the day with @thefabians.bsky.social "future Development"
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It was a joy to join @thefabians.bsky.social to chair for @labourcid.bsky.social "future development" alongside Kirsty Mcneill MP, Alice Macdonald MP, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Moazzam Malik, Melanie Ward MP for an inspiring discussion looking at what next for international development #Lab25
October 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It was a joy to join @thefabians.bsky.social to chair for @labourcid.bsky.social "future development" alongside Kirsty Mcneill MP, Alice Macdonald MP, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Moazzam Malik, Melanie Ward MP for an inspiring discussion looking at what next for international development #Lab25
It was a huge pleasure to spend #Lab25 with so many brilliant LCID MPs, members & partners, discussing all things international development. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a rich set of panels & events.
And if you’re not yet a member, join us! lcid.org.uk
And if you’re not yet a member, join us! lcid.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
It was a huge pleasure to spend #Lab25 with so many brilliant LCID MPs, members & partners, discussing all things international development. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a rich set of panels & events.
And if you’re not yet a member, join us! lcid.org.uk
And if you’re not yet a member, join us! lcid.org.uk
💥It’s been a jam-packed second day at #Lab25, full of energy and ideas on the future of international development.
Check out our pinned post for tomorrow’s agenda 🗓️
Check out our pinned post for tomorrow’s agenda 🗓️
September 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
💥It’s been a jam-packed second day at #Lab25, full of energy and ideas on the future of international development.
Check out our pinned post for tomorrow’s agenda 🗓️
Check out our pinned post for tomorrow’s agenda 🗓️
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Great start to #Lab25 with a wonderful @chrleft.bsky.social service with Chair Anna Dixon MP and Director @hannahmerich.bsky.social. Then ending the day with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception with Minister for development Baroness Chapman
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Great start to #Lab25 with a wonderful @chrleft.bsky.social service with Chair Anna Dixon MP and Director @hannahmerich.bsky.social. Then ending the day with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception with Minister for development Baroness Chapman
We ended the first day of #Lab25 with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception.
LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”
LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”
September 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We ended the first day of #Lab25 with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception.
LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”
LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”
We are pleased to announce that the LCID executive committee and officers have elected to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for Labour Party Deputy Leader.
You can read the statements from both candidates here: lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
You can read the statements from both candidates here: lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
September 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We are pleased to announce that the LCID executive committee and officers have elected to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for Labour Party Deputy Leader.
You can read the statements from both candidates here: lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
You can read the statements from both candidates here: lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
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The UK has a proud record on overseas aid.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
September 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The UK has a proud record on overseas aid.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid.
In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
A world free of poverty is core to our Labour values - it is why LCID was founded. But we live in dark times for our cause.
Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward.
Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward.
Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...
September 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
A world free of poverty is core to our Labour values - it is why LCID was founded. But we live in dark times for our cause.
Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward.
Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward.
Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...
Join us and our partners for a packed programme of events at Labour Conference 2025, where we’ll be diving into all things international development.
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
September 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join us and our partners for a packed programme of events at Labour Conference 2025, where we’ll be diving into all things international development.
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
We and the Labour Foreign Policy Group have issued a joint response to the Prime Minister’s statement on Gaza.
@heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social
@heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
We and the Labour Foreign Policy Group have issued a joint response to the Prime Minister’s statement on Gaza.
@heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social
@heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social
This evening we were delighted to welcome @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social to speak at our first ‘in conversation’ event for members.
🎙️Sarah shared a wealth of insights with members, including on the very necessary work that’s happening to challenge the aid cuts in Parliament. Thank you Sarah!
🎙️Sarah shared a wealth of insights with members, including on the very necessary work that’s happening to challenge the aid cuts in Parliament. Thank you Sarah!
July 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This evening we were delighted to welcome @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social to speak at our first ‘in conversation’ event for members.
🎙️Sarah shared a wealth of insights with members, including on the very necessary work that’s happening to challenge the aid cuts in Parliament. Thank you Sarah!
🎙️Sarah shared a wealth of insights with members, including on the very necessary work that’s happening to challenge the aid cuts in Parliament. Thank you Sarah!
Debt relief means the poorest countries can spend taxpayers’ money on healthcare, not interest payments.
We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...
We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...
UK government launches group to tackle sovereign debt in developing economies
The British government has created a coalition to bring together the private sector and government to help developing countries make their sovereign debt more sustainable and continue to access private investment.
www.reuters.com
June 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Debt relief means the poorest countries can spend taxpayers’ money on healthcare, not interest payments.
We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...
We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...
May’s been a bumper month of activity for @labourcid.bsky.social - from our chairs writing in LabourList about aid & the local elections, to a parliamentary reception with MPs, and a private roundtable with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social on in-donor refugee costs. And lots more to come over the summer!
May 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
May’s been a bumper month of activity for @labourcid.bsky.social - from our chairs writing in LabourList about aid & the local elections, to a parliamentary reception with MPs, and a private roundtable with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social on in-donor refugee costs. And lots more to come over the summer!
“Lives will be lost, does Britain care?”. The Guardian’s editorial says the aid cuts will leave the world’s poorest to fend for themselves www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on Britain’s new aid vision: less cash, more spin. The cost will be counted in lives | Editorial
Editorial: With development assistance cuts, ministers have traded responsibility for rhetoric and borrowed from Donald Trump’s playbook
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“Lives will be lost, does Britain care?”. The Guardian’s editorial says the aid cuts will leave the world’s poorest to fend for themselves www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
📣 We are delighted to launch the brand new @labourcid.bsky.social website. Do check it out at lcid.org.uk
May 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📣 We are delighted to launch the brand new @labourcid.bsky.social website. Do check it out at lcid.org.uk
Our Chair and Vice-Chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Libby Smith reflect on what the local election results tell us about the decision to cut the aid budget labourlist.org/2025/05/aid-...
'These lesser-noticed local election results show aid cuts are backfiring' - LabourList
Aid cuts are a blow to Britain’s role on the world stage and to Labour's vote share, the Labour campaign for international development argues.
labourlist.org
May 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Our Chair and Vice-Chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social and Libby Smith reflect on what the local election results tell us about the decision to cut the aid budget labourlist.org/2025/05/aid-...
Our reaction to Spring Statement 👇
March 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our reaction to Spring Statement 👇