MPs back law committing 0.7% of national income to foreign aid

From Aid | The Guardian Fri Sep 12 2014, 19:14:30

Around £11bn a year will go to international aid and development after Conservatives finally back Liberal Democrat bill

The UK is a step closer to having laws that commit 0.7% of national income to foreign aid after the Conservatives finally backed a Liberal Democrat bill that is also supported by Labour.

After a lengthy debate before the Commons rises for recess, MPs voted overwhelming to pass the legislation, which was opposed by just seven Conservative hardliners. The target, which was hit for the first time in April, means around £11bn of public money a year going towards international aid and development.

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