headlines download: The warning echoed by two former Conservative ministers came after government sources confirmed to The Independent that work towards abolishing the department is underway, according to The Independent. Watch more PM insists no political alignment' with EU in trade deal It would confirm an idea first mooted by Mr Johnson almost a year ago for after Brexit, when he argued it would ensure Global Britain is going to achieve its full and massive potential . But the charities' statement said Merging the DFID with the FCO would risk dismantling the UK's leadership on international development and humanitarian aid. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now It would also backfire by making it harder to know if funds are being spent effectively without the transparency provided by the DFID, a problem already raised by the National Audit Office. It suggests we are turning our backs on the world's poorest people, as well as some of the greatest global challenges of our time extreme poverty, climate change and conflict. Created with Sketch. UK aid risks becoming a vehicle for UK foreign policy, commercial and political objectives, when it first and foremost should be invested to alleviate poverty.
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