Christian Aid: Budget is 'built on the backs of the poor'

Source: Christian Aid

The internatIonal development agency Christian Aid has condemned the UK government's Autumn Statement for failing to end the freeze on international aid.

Chief of UK Advocacy at Christian Aid, Sophie Powell, said: "The Prime Minister and his Chancellor have chosen to balance the books on the backs of people in poverty. Despite efforts from the Development Minister, we are once again seeing the further sabotaging of the aid budget.

"At the very least, the UK Government must return to using what aid budget there is for its proper purpose, directing funds to local communities in the greatest need. That means fighting hunger in East Africa and helping communities avert the worst impacts of the climate crisis."