On 16 June the Prime Minister announced the merger of the Department for International Development (DFID) into the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

DFID does a fantastic job to aid some of the world’s poorest people. At a time when Covid-19 has pushed millions into poverty and on the brink of starvation, it is irresponsible for the Government to abolish DFID which has done so much to reduce global poverty. 

On 9 July Rushanara took part in a subsequent estimates day debate on the Department for International Development (DFID).