Ask Ed Davey MP to correct his mistake

MPs need to own up to their mistakes

On 19 March, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey claimed that they are “the only party” committed to restoring the target of spending 0.7% of the UK’s Gross National Income on overseas aid. This is incorrect.

The Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru have both said they are also committed to immediately reinstating the target, while the Green Party told Full Fact it would immediately increase the target to above 0.7%. The Conservatives and Labour say they are committed to restoring the target, but not immediately

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50 MPs failed to correct their mistakes when challenged by Full Fact last year. It’s not good enough.

More than 40,000 people agree politicians from all parties need to do more and stand up for honest politics. This year Full Fact is asking its supporters to help call on MPs to correct their mistakes when they make them.