UK to fund £84m health and education projects in Africa and Middle East in bid to stop illegal migration

Credit: Sky News- Published on July 18, 2024
The prime minister has announced £84m of new funding for African and Middle Eastern countries in an attempt to tackle the migration crisis "at source".

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Published on July 18, 2024 -  01:29
PM: It is essential to work with our European partners
Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will not solve its problems if it does not have the "maturity and leadership" to extend "a hand to our European friends". Speaking at a press conference at the end of the European Political Community summit, the prime minister says "it is not just a good idea to work with our partners, it's essential”. Sir Keir also announces £84 million worth of new funding to tackle illegal migration for projects across Africa and the Middle East. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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