Laura Denham

The PM stays committed to tackling #VAWG not just domestically but internationally, but where is the money? @CommonsIDC @CommonsLiaison ⁦@CARE⁩ ⁦@Action_Aid⁩

“We should not be standing idly by whilst hard-won gains in gender equality are lost.” — @SarahChampionMP @CommonsIDC report on WPS highlights risks to progress. As conflicts increase and ODA cuts bite, it’s time for gov’t to act - prioritising in practice, not just rhetoric.

40% cuts to our foreign aid will have a dramatic impact internationally; both to the poorest & to the UK international standing and influence. Today it felt like Ministers were trying to buy the consequences @CommonsIDC ⁦@LabourCID⁩ ⁦@bondngo⁩ independent.co.uk/voices/uk-aid-…

@SarahChampionMP @bondngo @CommonsIDC @LabourCID For this, and for using what sounded like the last bit of your voice speaking on this today, THANK you x

@AliceMLabour Ah what lovely news! Congratulations Alice x

My partner and I are happy to announce the safe arrival of our baby boy. I will be taking some maternity leave to spend time with my family, but my team remains available to help with any concerns, casework and progress important projects - please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

The UK’s foreign policy must prioritise ending violence against women and girls worldwide say @AlexBallingerMP and @SarahChampionMP labourlist.org/2025/12/global…

As #16DaysOfActivism closes and we mark #HumanRightsDay, one message stands out: defending rights, safety and opportunity for women and girls strengthens every society. Against global rollback, hard-won progress on gender equality must be defended. #ProtectProgress @careintuk

I am immensely proud of my work in drafting this motion alongside others in Liberal Democrat Women and the Federal International Relations Committee. We as Liberal Democrats must lead the way in fighting against the global backlash to gender equality.

Women’s rights face rollback globally, a spiralling debt crisis is adding pressure. #UKAid must be part of a joined-up response — and we need to tell that story better, as @AnnelieseDodds convincingly argues.

@Abtisam_Mohamed @alexsobel @AliceMLabour @AnnelieseDodds @CatherineFookes @ChrisLawSNP @DawnButlerBrent @EllieChowns @EmilyThornberry @emily4MK @HodgsonFiona @laurakyrkesmith @liz_sugg @LordMcConnell @monicabeharding @SarahChampionMP @wendychambLD @morton_wendy & many more!

As Westminster quietens down for the summer, a moment of appreciation for MPs and peers who’ve championed a UK foreign policy that puts #genderequality at its heart. Your voices matter and drive real change for those resisting rollback all over the world — thank you. 🌍👏 #UKaid

UK Foreign Sec @DavidLammy says he has consulted with African political leaders on UK’s new approach to development partnership - but has he spoken with feminist leaders and movements? independent.co.uk/voices/africa-…

“Prime minister Keir Starmer’s recent announcement of an increase in defence spending must not come at the cost of women and girls’ rights.” - this part! @SarahChampionMP we couldn’t agree more. independent.co.uk/voices/foreign…

📢 ⁦@careintuk⁩ joins over 60 orgs to demand that the UK gov’t reverse the shameful funding cuts that will deliver the worst aid budget for women and girls on record. 📈 new YouGov polling shows a significant majority of the public are with us. 🔗 independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

The U.K. government’s proposal to scrap education and gender-equality aid budgets will deprive lower-income countries of essential funding for girls’ schooling, maternal health and preventing violence against women. @FCDOGovUK: this rollback would erase years of hard-won progress on girls’ rights.

At the @CommonsIDC: “Our intention is to increase [the development budget] over time”. In the media: “0.3% GNI spend is the new normal”. 🤔👀 theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

@SarahChampionMP Really sorry to hear this, Sarah. You did a laser job on seeking answers and clarity on core issues of justice - for which it sounds like your friend would have been proud. X

It has been a long and disappointing day trying to do my job of scrutiny. It ended learning that a dear friend & mentor had died. The bravest and most noble man I have known. Thank you for everything you achieved, I try to honour your commitment for truth. RIP xxx

@monicabeharding @JennyChapman ONE UK's exec director @adrianlovett explains our methodology. [2/2]

Today, at the Liaison Committee meeting, the Chair, @SarahChampionMP, asked the Prime Minister to set out his vision for global development following the recent cuts to the ODA budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI (Gross National Income).

Great @BritainLeads event last night - and a big highlight from @AliceMLabour and @morton_wendy agreeing that, if they had £1mn to spend today, they’d give it to to women-led and community-based orgs - the ones who really know best where to put it. Couldn’t agree more!