Statement on the re-appointment of Priti Patel at DFID

Responding to the re-appointment of Priti Patel as Secretary of State at the Department of International Development, a group of the UK’s leading aid organisations* issued the following joint statement on Sunday 11th June.

"We welcome the re-appointment of Priti Patel as Secretary of State for International Development to deliver the Government’s manifesto commitment to meet its promises to the world's poorest people.

"At a time when the world is facing the largest refugee crisis since the second world war and four countries stand on the brink of famine, British aid and leadership in tackling poverty and hunger are needed more than ever.

 

“If the Government is serious about delivering on their manifesto promise to eradicate poverty and save children’s lives, it is vital that they put the needs of the poorest first – negotiating the reform of UK aid on their behalf, and resisting any temptation to act unilaterally.”

*Signatories to the statement: Plan International UK, UNICEF UK, Oxfam GB, ONE, Christian Aid, Water Aid, Tearfund, CAFOD, Concern Worldwide, Restless Development, IRC, RESULTS, VSO, Malaria No More UK, Comic Relief, Save the Children.