LCID Vice-Chair Libby Smith writes a powerful piece in @politicshome.bsky.social on why international development must have a seat at the Cabinet table : “Development should not sit at the margins of foreign policy but at the heart of decision-making” www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Development must have a seat at at Cabinet

For the first time in almost three decades, a Labour Prime Minister is chairing Cabinet without a dedicated minister – or secretary of state – for ...

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Huge congratulations to @kirstymcneill.bsky.social on your appointment as Minister of State for Development & Africa at the FCDO. As a long-standing friend & supporter of LCID, we are delighted to see you take on this critical role & we look forward to working together in the months ahead ✨

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🐝 Congratulations to Co-operative Party MP @kirstymcneill.bsky.social, our new Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office!

Congratulations to @ed-miliband.bsky.social on his appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK. We look forward to working with him to put Labour values and international development at the heart of Britain’s role in the world.

We would like to thank Baroness Jenny Chapman for her support and engagement with LCID during her time as Minister for Development. We look forward to continuing to work together to make the case for global cooperation.

The FCDO’s aid allocations today should be a wake-up call for the UK. We can’t claim global leadership while retreating from the world’s toughest challenges. @andyburnham.bsky.social has spoken before about the need for an ambitious international development agenda. Now’s the time for action.

Keir Starmer has served with dedication as Prime Minister and we wish him well. UK leadership on global development is more vital than ever. We urge the next Labour PM to use the UK’s 2027 G20 Presidency to drive bold action for a safer, more stable and prosperous world.

Ten years on, we remember Jo Cox – a friend of LCID, champion of international development, and tireless advocate for a fairer world.

LCID hosted a roundtable with Minister Chapman ahead of today’s #GlobalPartnershipsConference. The Development Minister spoke with parliamentarians and exec members to share her vision for the future of development & cooperation between the UK & global partners, alongside co-hosts South Africa.

A pleasure to rep @labourcid.bsky.social and support @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social, first British MP of fellow Filipino heritage, at his recent fundraiser. Also great to meet Filipino supporters of Tony, and hear from Peter Kyle MP,Secretary for Business&Trade, and Lord Richard Hermer,Attorney General

LCID Exec Member @mariafinnerty.bsky.social reacts to today’s aid announcement, arguing we cannot cut our way to safety, stability or global leadership @politicshome.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Britain cannot cut its way to safety, stability, or global leadership

Today’s announcement on Britain’s aid allocations reveals the true extent of the government’s retreat from its global responsibilities.

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Today's allocations show the stark reality of the decision to slash the aid budget. We warned a year ago that it would lead to more poverty, less security, and diminish our standing in the world. This is the harsh reality. Read our chair’s statement @heathernstaff.bsky.social

I’m glad to co-publish this article for @labourcid.bsky.social in @labourlist.bsky.social on how Labour can and must work hard to keep voters, by tackling the issues that matter at home AND also abroad, such as taking action to end extreme poverty… labourlist.org/2026/03/labo...

'Labour action on extreme poverty can stop voters going Green' - LabourList

Reforming international debt isn't just the right thing to do. It can also help Labour avert a catastrophe for progressive politics at home.

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Our vice-chair Libby Smith and executive member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social write in @labourlist.bsky.social today. Reflecting on the Gorton & Denton result, they argue action to tackle extreme poverty is part of rebuilding Labour’s progressive coalition. Read more ➡️ labourlist.org/2026/03/labo...

'Labour action on extreme poverty can stop voters going Green' - LabourList

Reforming international debt isn't just the right thing to do. It can also help Labour avert a catastrophe for progressive politics at home.

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Lord McConnell writes in @labourlist.bsky.social that the Foreign Secretary’s recognition of violence against women & girls in conflict as an ‘international emergency’ “will be fatally undermined if the UK goes ahead with disastrous funding cuts to aid …” labourlist.org/2026/03/inte...

'Ministers have vowed to protect women, but aid cuts will abandon them' - LabourList

The Prime Minister should think again before this becomes the first Labour government ever to spend less on international development than the Tories.

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It’s 1 year on from the Government’s decision to cut the aid budget. Read our chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social’s statement. With a programme of events in the months ahead, now is the time to join LCID to stay connected and ensure development is firmly back on the agenda. Join today LCID.org.uk

Last night, we hosted an LCID parliamentary reception, where we had a packed room of MPs, peers and staffers joining us to discuss all things international development. It was wonderful to hear from FCDO Minister Baroness Chapman and David Taylor MP!

Today in Parliament, we - alongside our friends at @cafod.bsky.social - co-hosted the panel ‘British Leadership on Global Financial Reform: The UK’s Role as a Global Debt and Tax Superpower’. It was a rich cross-party discussion that couldn’t be more timely ahead of the UK hosting the G20 in 2027.

Friend of LCID @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social has written in the FT about asylum reforms. We quote Copenhagen on immigration, but “go strangely quiet on the other half of the Danish model”. Unlike the UK, Denmark has recommitted to its 0.7 international aid target. www.ft.com/content/f481...

Letter: UK asylum reforms lack a credible development commitment

From Tony Vaughan, Labour MP for Folkestone, Human Rights KC, House of Commons, London SW1, UK

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Great event this evening with @labourcid.bsky.social to discuss our @thefabians.bsky.social edited collection on the future of international development. Great to hear from some of the fantastic contributors including @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social, @jeevunsandher.bsky.social and David Miliband

As chair of @labourcid.bsky.social It was a privilege to speak alongside @joedromey.bsky.social @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social @jeevunsandher.bsky.social, David Miliband and Nana & Finian, discussing the edited collection "promising development" the future of aid, and how action leads to hope

This morning, Reform UK held a press conference announcing its budget plans, which include axing the international aid budget. Read this statement from our chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social in response.

“At COP30, world leaders face a choice: will they take the decisions that help countries withstand the devastation of climate change – or wait until the costs come crashing back home?” LCID Exec Member @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social writes in @labourlist.bsky.social labourlist.org/2025/11/glob...

'Global climate shocks demand global action: Britain’s role in building a liveable future for all' - LabourList

World leaders must invest t measure, warn, and protect against extreme weather events and embed climate policy in everything they do.

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We’re delighted to host the launch of ‘Promising Development: The Future of Aid in an Uncertain World’ with our partners Coalition for Global Prosperity @thefabians.bsky.social @savechildrenuk.bsky.social & Betterworld F 📆 Monday 17th November 18.30-20.30 🎫 Tickets are going fast - register below

7 Labour MPs who served as ministers under Starmer, including @fleuranderson.bsky.social & @gareththomasmp.bsky.social, have written to him warning that an expected cut to the Global Fund to tackle preventable disease would be “moral failure” & strategic disaster. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer

UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%

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Many congratulations on being elected as Deputy Leader @lucympowell.bsky.social. @labourcid.bsky.social was delighted to nominate you and we look forward to working together to ensure our party continues to play an active role in global development.

The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry and wants to hear from you! ❓“How can the UK deliver international aid after major budget cuts?” 🗓️ Deadline : Friday 31 October at 4pm. committees.parliament.uk/committee/98...

Future of UK international aid: MPs launch inquiry amidst 40% budget cut - Committees - UK Parliament

The future of the UK’s international aid and development assistance programmes will be the focus of new inquiry launched today by the International Development Committee.

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I have an essay in this new collection from @labourcid.bsky.social and the @thefabians.bsky.social. My argument in it is simple: there is strength in numbers. fabians.org.uk/publication/...

Promising development | Fabian Society

Fabian Society

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Monday at #Lab25 was a busy one as chair of @labourcid.bsky.social for events ranging from "securing a healthier future for all" to "peace and co-operation" with the Cooperative Party and ending the day with @thefabians.bsky.social "future Development"

It was a joy to join @thefabians.bsky.social to chair for @labourcid.bsky.social "future development" alongside Kirsty Mcneill MP, Alice Macdonald MP, @savechildrenuk.bsky.social Moazzam Malik, Melanie Ward MP for an inspiring discussion looking at what next for international development #Lab25