Heather Stewart

Labour MPs and policy figures urge Andy Burnham to reestablish the UK’s commitment to spending 0.7% of national income on overseas aid and to use upcoming G20 and G7 leadership roles to advance global development initiatives. Proposals include setting a long-term trajectory for aid spending, championing an international wealth tax, shaping post-2030 development goals, and mobilizing significant new resources for global vaccination efforts. Supporters argue these steps would strengthen the UK’s global leadership and align with broader strategic and humanitarian interests.