Britain is on course to slash its overseas aid budget faster and deeper than even Donald Trump, sparking outrage from charities, campaigners, and global leaders.
Under Keir Starmer, the Government is set to cut billions from aid programs, reversing decades of commitments to the world’s poorest nations.
Critics say this is a shocking retreat from Britain’s role as a global leader in humanitarian support.
Officials warn the UK could cut aid to vital health, education, and disaster relief programs, leaving millions of vulnerable people without life-saving help.
One senior charity insider told The Sun, “This is worse than anything Trump ever did. Britain is abandoning the world at the moment it needs us most.”
The cuts have triggered an international backlash. Diplomats in Europe and Africa are reportedly furious at Britain’s abrupt retreat, warning it could damage trade and security partnerships.
“These cuts send the wrong signal at a time when global stability is already fragile,” said one EU official.
“It undermines Britain’s credibility on the world stage.”
Even Donald Trump — infamous for slashing US aid — didn’t move this quickly. Analysts say Starmer’s plan could surpass the speed and scale of Trump-era cuts, leaving Britain in uncharted territory.
“This is not just a political decision, it’s a moral one,” said campaigner Emma Reynolds.
“We are turning our backs on millions who rely on our support.”
The Government argues cuts are necessary to balance the books amid economic pressures. But critics warn that the UK risks losing influence, moral authority, and soft power — all while global crises escalate.
Charities fear life-saving vaccination programs, famine relief, and education initiatives in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East could be severely affected. The move comes just as humanitarian needs worldwide are surging, leaving Britain facing accusations of selfishness on the global stage.
