Stephen Timms: Fair trade is under threat from Brexit – so let’s fight for it
Brexit has countless facets. As a member of the select committee on exiting the European Union, I learn…
International Development
Kate Osamor and Cat Smith: Tories must accept austerity is hitting young people
This is the full statement to mark International Youth Day which has been published by Cat Smith, shadow minister…
Jack McConnell: The fight against global poverty must be at the heart of Labour’s general election pitch
People. Planet. Prosperity. Peace. Partnership. Warm words, or a call to action? Across the world, over 700 million people…
Corbyn is right to be angry over inequality and global poverty – but Labour will not win by pledging to smash the system
I agree with Jeremy Corbyn – things need to change. This government has failed to deliver for…
Put action on global poverty at heart of manifesto, Fabians tell Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn must use Labour’s manifesto to pledge action on tackling global poverty, protect the environment and deliver…
Attacks on foreign aid show the worst form of populism, warns David Miliband
Donald Trump’s executive order banning refugees sent “a pernicious smoke signal” to the world about the risk to humanitarian values,…
Jon Ashworth: The problems are building for May as Osborne goes off to play Rambo
As August and the Prime Minister’s walking holiday roll on, the problems piling up for Theresa May when…
Ian Austin: Let’s use the aid budget to promote peace in the Middle East and ensure our money never funds violence
British aid feeds 25 million under-fives. It supports midwives, nurses and doctors so 4.3 million babies can…
Diane Abbott: Why Brexit puts at risk the aid which goes to the world’s poorest
Labour cares about international development both because our international work for development – fighting poverty and improving the…
It is vital that Labour remains committed to tackling poverty and inequality abroad as well as at home
Today the International Development Committee released our first report of the new Parliament, focusing on the plight of…
