‘Pitiful’: Raab criticised for suggesting aid spending in Afghanistan could rise by 10% after multi-million pound cuts

‘They should do the honourable thing and immediately recommit pre-aid cut levels to Afghanistan and support those women and girls who need it now more than ever’

The cabinet minister’s proposal, however, follows the decision of the government to cut the overseas aid budget — flouting a manifesto promise — from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of gross national income, amounting to around £4 billion.

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