Interview with Anneliese Dodds on the government's decision to resume funding to UNWRA

The UK government announced the resumption of funding to UNRWA to address humanitarian needs in Gaza, providing £21 million for food and shelter. The decision marks a shift from previous policies and emphasizes the importance of international aid. The Labour government is committed to restoring the 0.7% aid budget and strengthening global partnerships, particularly with the Global South, to combat poverty and address climate challenges.

What was the primary reason for the UK government to resume funding to UNRWA?

• To enhance trade relations with Gaza

• To deliver aid at the necessary scale for humanitarian needs

• To support military operations in Gaza

• To support educational programs in Gaza

What is the UK government's position on the ICC legal challenge?

• They have ignored the previous government's stance

• They have decided to drop the challenge immediately

• They are seeking advice and will update Parliament

• They have increased funding for the ICC

What is the Labour government's stance on the 0.7% aid budget?

• They plan to reduce it further

• They want to increase it to 1%

• They aim to restore it when fiscal conditions allow

• They have no plans to change it

Which historical figures are mentioned in relation to Labour's commitment to development aid?

• Tony Blair and David Cameron

• Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher

• Harold Wilson and Theresa May

• Barbara Castle and Gordon Brown

What vision does the Development Minister have for Britain's role in the world?

• To achieve a world free from poverty on a liveable planet

• To dominate global markets

• To isolate from international partnerships

• To focus solely on domestic issues