• BRITAIN keeps its promises, particularly to those most in need. For 10 years our commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of our national income on aid has been testament to that and featured in all the major political party manifestos running up to the last general election.

I am proud of the UK’s history of providing life-saving aid to the world’s most vulnerable children. As the first major economy to reach this spending target, the UK has shown how a transparent, independent, and accountable approach to aid funding can change the world.

It is the right thing to do, and it shows the world that we are bigger than just ourselves. Immunising millions of children against preventable diseases makes us a bigger Britain. Supporting our doctors and nurses to lead the fight against Ebola makes us a bigger Britain. Creating jobs and trade opportunities in developing countries makes us a bigger Britain.

Let us all call on politicians to show their commitment to the most vulnerable by protecting UK aid.

WAYNE DOYLE
Iverson Road, NW6