Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme
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Keir Starmer is facing criticism for reducing UK funding to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) by a third, from $610 million in 2024 to $435 million last year, despite pledges to combat hunger. This cut is part of a broader reduction in UK aid spending, drawing concern from campaigners and former aid ministers who warn of potential loss of life as starvation cases rise globally. The UK government defends its position, stating it remains the fifth largest donor to the WFP. However, critics highlight the contradiction between the cuts and Starmer's stated commitment to prioritize the fight against hunger, especially as the UK also hasn't pledged funds to address starvation in Afghanistan despite hosting a conference on the issue. The reduction aligns with a global trend of decreasing aid spending, further strained in the UK by allocating aid funds to domestic asylum seeker support.
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