Sarah Champion: “Having written to the foreign secretary seeking reassurance on aid spending, this response does not fill me or my…”

at a minimum, the bill creates legal uncertainty for humanitarian organisations, which may result in a chilling effect on their activities.

The minister rightly states that international aid both supports those in extreme poverty and boosts our security at home.

Ring-fenced funding for IICSA is essential - ensuring the money cannot be segued into other government priorities, and to send a clear message that the government is serious about implementation.

Whilst I fully support measures to strengthen our national security, I am concerned this rushed legislation could have unintended consequences which could impact on UK humanitarian workers.