Rory Stewart defends UK aid target and vows to tackle climate 'emergency'

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New development minister mounts staunch defence of 0.7% commitment and says DfID will keep spending on climate change

Rory Stewart, the new secretary of state for international development, has reiterated his support for the government’s commitment to spend 0.7% of national income on overseas aid.

 

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Another Tory whose ambition dwarfs his ability

.Never had a real job in his life. A diplomat & career politician from a diplomatic family. A wet, weak & feeble fop. This is what now passes as suitable for a Conservatives cabinet. 🙄

Only MPs seem to think spending so much on foreign aid is a good thing.

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