By Oriontimes International Desk | London | October 20, 2025
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after reports surfaced that his government plans to cut the UK’s £1 billion contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Aid groups warn the move could cost millions of lives and erode Britain’s global standing. Polls show 62% of Britons oppose any reduction, urging the UK to keep its commitment ahead of the fund’s replenishment summit in South Africa next month.
Critics say slashing aid during a global health crisis would betray Labour’s humanitarian legacy. “This isn’t just about money, it’s about moral leadership,” said one former minister.
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