The government didn't even consult before merging the Foreign Office and DFID. Now we need answers | Sarah Champion

This lack of transparency has led to my committee calling on the government to show its hand

If the government had done its due diligence and reviewed similar mergers around the world, the decision may not have been taken so easily.

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