Lib Dems go AWOL on international development
The Coalition’s Programme for Government saw the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Tory and Lib Dem manifesto pledges on international development.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Int development rise welcomed, but concerns raised over “double counting”
The Government today committed to spend “0.7 per cent of gross national income in development aid from 2013” in the Queen’s speech.
To end aid dependency, developing countries need improved tax revenues
African governments raise 11 times more money from taxation than they receive in overseas aid. This fact, published Sunday, puts the aid debate into focus.
Cameron trapped between Tory dinosaurs & Lib Dem enthusiasts on Europe
Mr Cameron has to dampen the EU fervour of the Lib Dems and dampen the rampant scepticism of the dinosaurs in his party, meaning weak pragmatism rules.
Coalition defence plans too vague on Trident & Afghanistan
The coalition may well be set to disappoint those who hoped that a change in government would bring both clarity and commitment to Britain’s defence needs.
Cuts to development education may increase public scepticism
Yesterday the first cuts at DfID were announced by the new Conservative administration.
Vote 2010: International development
Mr Brown’s upbringing, his moral compass, explains his consistent political identification with the underdog and the poor – unlike Mr Cameron.
Former Obama transition chief slams Cameron’s EU policy
A leading American political adviser has launched a stinging attack on David Cameron’s foreign policy. John Podesta has sharply criticised David Cameron’s approach to the European Union.
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Questions for the leaders: foreign policy
Left Foot Forward sets out the key questions we want answered tonight. The topics are Afghanistan, Trident, the EU & Development.