Following the Government cutting vital aid to a charity which finds and destroys landmines in places affected by conflict (MAG), Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla Moran MP said: “Every day we hear new details of aid cuts that will affect the lives of millions of people worldwide – this is no exception. More lives will be lost, and many more will be ruined, by the decision to cut MAG’s funding.
“If we can’t even help protect people from landmines and unexploded bombs, what does that say about the UK? This is unforgiveable and betrays the best of British values. Whilst Dominic Raab is busy meeting foreign ministers, around the world our reputation is being ruined. That will have consequences for years to come.
“The Liberal Democrats will stand up against these cuts and for the 0.7% of GNI commitment, which we enshrined in law. The Government must immediately publish all details of its planned aid spending for this financial year, and tell us if any impact assessments were carried out first. It’s time for them to come clean.”