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Labour Campaign for International Development is run by Labour supporters, keen to push international development to top of the Party's agenda. Please join!

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Heading to #LPC26? We’re joining @bondngo.bsky.social, @malarianomoreuk.bsky.social, @labourcid.bsky.social + Labour FPG to host a drinks reception on supporting a safer, healthier world. Plus, we’re hosting our invitation-only #GlobalHealth Dinner 👇 www.bond.org.uk/news/2026/09...
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What's happening at Party Conferences 2026 | Bond
It is party conference season. A key chance to engage politicians on the breadth of work we do and build on valuable partnerships across the sector. Here is our overview of Bond events and events our ...
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Join LCID at Labour Party Conference for a jam-packed schedule of events, both inside and outside the secure zone. See you in Liverpool! #LabourPartyConference
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Andy Burnham’s longstanding commitment to international development is needed now more than ever. Standing with those in need is a core Labour value. But it’s also firmly in the UK’s interest: aid strengthens our security & influence, while preventing crises before they reach our shores.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Friend of LCID @samrushworthmp.bsky.social has written in the Independent, arguing that “while raiding the international development budget might seem an easy choice, we need to be honest about the hidden costs that could lead to long-term pain at home & abroad” www.independent.co.uk/voices/burnh...
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The four key reasons why Andy Burnham has to rethink the UK’s aid cuts
While raiding the international development budget might seem an easy choice, writes Labour MP Sam Rushworth, we need to be honest about the hidden costs that could lead to long-term pain at home and ...
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social has written a persuasive piece in @labourlist.bsky.social on the need to put development at the heart of foreign policy. “Britain is stronger, safer and more prosperous when we work with others”. labourlist.org/2026/08/putt...
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'Putting development at the heart of foreign policy' - LabourList
Setting a pathway back to 0.7% while using our G20 presidency to champion debt relief and financial reform would honour Labour's internationalist tradition.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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...
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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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Ten years on, we remember Jo Cox – a friend of LCID, champion of international development, and tireless advocate for a fairer world.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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.
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Roulin Khondoker @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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...
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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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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
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Roulin Khondoker @roulinkhondoker.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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'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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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'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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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...
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'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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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!
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
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...
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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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Joe Dromey @joedromey.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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
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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
“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...
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'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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
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...
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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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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
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.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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...
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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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Kirsty McNeill MP @kirstymcneill.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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/...
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Promising development | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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"
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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
It was a huge pleasure to spend #Lab25 with so many brilliant LCID MPs, members & partners, discussing all things international development. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a rich set of panels & events. And if you’re not yet a member, join us! lcid.org.uk
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
💥It’s been a jam-packed second day at #Lab25, full of energy and ideas on the future of international development. Check out our pinned post for tomorrow’s agenda 🗓️
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Heather Staff @heathernstaff.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Great start to #Lab25 with a wonderful @chrleft.bsky.social service with Chair Anna Dixon MP and Director @hannahmerich.bsky.social. Then ending the day with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception with Minister for development Baroness Chapman
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
It’s day two of #Lab25 and we have another packed agenda, with our brilliant speakers and partners.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
We ended the first day of #Lab25 with the @bondngo.bsky.social @labourcid.bsky.social international development reception. LCID chair @heathernstaff.bsky.social told the room : “We have not lost the campaign for international development. We need to win the moral fight and not give up.”
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
We are pleased to announce that the LCID executive committee and officers have elected to nominate @lucympowell.bsky.social for Labour Party Deputy Leader. You can read the statements from both candidates here: lcid.org.uk/deputyleader...
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Fabian Society @thefabians.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
The UK has a proud record on overseas aid. But in recent years we've seen cuts in the development budget, and a fracturing on the political consensus around aid. In 'Promising Development', we explore the future of aid in an uncertain world.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
A world free of poverty is core to our Labour values - it is why LCID was founded. But we live in dark times for our cause. Promising Development, a collection of 11 essays co-released by @thefabians.bsky.social and LCID shows us a path forward. Read it here fabians.org.uk/publication/...
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Join us and our partners for a packed programme of events at Labour Conference 2025, where we’ll be diving into all things international development. Save this schedule and see you in Liverpool! #Lab25
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We and the Labour Foreign Policy Group have issued a joint response to the Prime Minister’s statement on Gaza. @heathernstaff.bsky.social @peymana.bsky.social
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
This evening we were delighted to welcome @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social to speak at our first ‘in conversation’ event for members. 🎙️Sarah shared a wealth of insights with members, including on the very necessary work that’s happening to challenge the aid cuts in Parliament. Thank you Sarah!
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Debt relief means the poorest countries can spend taxpayers’ money on healthcare, not interest payments. We welcome the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt, chaired by Emma Reynolds. Although there’s much more to do, it’s a good start www.reuters.com/business/fin...
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UK government launches group to tackle sovereign debt in developing economies
The British government has created a coalition to bring together the private sector and government to help developing countries make their sovereign debt more sustainable and continue to access private investment.
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
May’s been a bumper month of activity for @labourcid.bsky.social - from our chairs writing in LabourList about aid & the local elections, to a parliamentary reception with MPs, and a private roundtable with @savechildrenuk.bsky.social on in-donor refugee costs. And lots more to come over the summer!
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
“Lives will be lost, does Britain care?”. The Guardian’s editorial says the aid cuts will leave the world’s poorest to fend for themselves www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on Britain’s new aid vision: less cash, more spin. The cost will be counted in lives | Editorial
Editorial: With development assistance cuts, ministers have traded responsibility for rhetoric and borrowed from Donald Trump’s playbook
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LCID @labourcid.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
📣 We are delighted to launch the brand new @labourcid.bsky.social website. Do check it out at lcid.org.uk
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Labour Campaign for InternationaL Development
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