Charities ‘shocked’ and ‘stunned’ by decision to cut aid to fund defence spending
- Posted on February 25, 2025
- By Evening Standard
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Charities ‘shocked’ and ‘stunned’ by decision to cut aid to fund defence spending

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a dramatic increase in defence spending from the current 2.3% to 2.5% by 2027.