Petition · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Restore UK Leadership in Global Development – Reverse Aid Cuts
Closed
296 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK is slashing development aid to fund defence—which we think undermines its global leadership & is risking lives. Aid helps fight poverty, prevent crises & boost security. Reverse ODA cuts & restore UK leadership in global development.
We think the UK has long been a leader in global development, but that slashing aid from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income weakens our influence, risks lives, and undermines security. Aid can help prevent crises, foster stability, and support economic growth. We think cutting it is short-sighted and harms both the world and the UK. We call on the government to reverse ODA cuts and restore our leadership in global development.
Timeline
| 8 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
296
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
8 Apr 2025
Closed
8 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.