Overview

Regardless of who wins this spring’s election, we want to be sure the British Prime Minister will continue the UK’s tradition of global leadership on sustainable international development. We’re asking the political parties to go on the record so we know what we can expect from the next government and the philosophy behind their efforts.

ONE Vote 2010

On the Record

Ask UK political parties to go to go on the record with their plans for fighting extreme poverty.

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Dear Gordon Brown, David Cameron, and Nick Clegg, Please go "On the Record" to help the public better understand your plans for fighting extreme poverty.

The questions we are putting to the party leaders:

1. Global leadership
With the UN's September Summit focusing on extreme poverty and the Millennium Development Goals, there is a historic opportunity for progress. How will you make the most of this opportunity?

2. The UK's promise
If elected, what would you do to ensure the UK delivers on its commitment to give 0.7% of Gross National Income as development assistance?

3. Climate and development
What would you do to secure a global climate deal that helps people living in poverty and would you ensure that climate funding is additional to current and promised aid flows?

4. Improving aid
UK development assistance is well respected, but are there ways in which you would increase its effectiveness?

5. Security and development
What is your position on using development funding for security operations?

6. Investment in Africa
How would you ensure private sector investment in Africa helps to reduce poverty?

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