Thank you to the many constituents who have emailed me regarding the proposed cut to the Foreign Aid budget.
It is with regret given the economic difficulties that we are facing which could not possibly have been foreseen that the government has to make this decision. I will not be opposing it; with a heavy heart, I believe it is the right decision for this juncture.
The UK will still be the second highest aid donor in the G7 and it will be restored to 0.7% when the financial situation allows.
A recent YouGov poll put support for the proposed cut to foreign aid at 66% with only 18% opposing.
Amongst the different Parties supporters this included:
Conservatives – 92% support/ 3% oppose
Labour – 44% support / 37% oppose
Lib Dem – 49% / 35% oppose
If you would like to discuss this further or any other matter then as ever, please feel free to contact me:
cherilyn.mackrory.mp@parliament.uk
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