LONDON, 13 May 2025 - Following Baroness Chapman’s speech today which started to spell out the impact of Government’s planned aid cuts, Moazzam Malik, Save the Children CEO, said:
"The UK’s retreat from tackling poverty and inequality is extremely worrying. The Government today has set out how UK aid cuts will hit prospects for millions of the world’s children, disproportionately impacting women and girls.
"UK aid should never be seen as charity or handouts. It is about solidarity with those left behind to create a more just, safe and prosperous world - one where children everywhere, including in the UK, can realise their potential.
"Baroness Chapman said that work to develop economies is a key priority but decimating support for education and equality for girls will hold back this aspiration. It will leave children trapped in cycles of poverty based on who they are.
"The Government's admission confirms our warnings of the dire impact of cuts to UK aid, with 2.2 million children set to lose out on schooling. We urge the government to reconsider."
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