Burma Campaign UK has condemned the British government’s decision to cut annual aid to Burma (Myanmar) from £66 million to £55 million in the current financial year, with the cut continuing until 2029 at least, reports Mizzima.
“British aid to Burma saves lives so these cuts will kill people,” said Anna Roberts, Executive Director of BCUK. “Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper just gave the Burmese military a helping hand by cutting aid to Burma. This government is failing the people of Burma, cutting off aid instead of cutting off arms and money going to the Burmese military.”
