Minister Anneliese Dodds resigns over Starmer move to cut foreign aid budget

International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned from the government due to Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to cut the UK’s foreign aid budget, which she believes will benefit Russia. Her departure is seen as a setback for the prime minister, as she warned in her letter that the cuts will impact key priorities such as support for Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, potentially leading to a UK withdrawal from various nations. Dodds expressed concerns that the cuts will have a greater impact than anticipated, jeopardizing global presence and undermining the UK’s commitments.

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