ANNELIESE Dodds has resigned following prime minister Keir Starmer’s decision to cut overseas development aid funding to boost defence spending.
Ms Dodds said: “It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation as Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities.
“While I disagree with the ODA decision, I continue to support the government and its determination to deliver the change our country needs.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded:
Ms Dodds’ replacement has been announced:
