Petition · past parliament
Scrap all foreign aid and divert funds into MOD, education and NHS
Closed
649 signatures
What the petition asks
While we suffer austerity in the UK especially cutbacks to the armed forces making us a laughing stock £12 billion is wasted on ridiculous overseas aid. 90% don't even need it, but who would refuse free cash. Use the aid money on defence, NHS and education instead.
Timeline
| 2 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
649
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Dec 2015
Closed
2 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.