Whilst spending is cut at home...
Afghanistan aid spending boost expected to be announced
UK spending on Afghanistan aid projects is set to rise by 40% in efforts to hasten the withdrawal of troops from the country.
International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell is to say securing progress there is his top priority.
The government has already committed £500m on projects in Afghanistan over the next five years.
Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Liam Fox has restated a target of removing combat forces from the country by 2014.
At a time when we are having to tighten our belts at home, can an increase of £40m be justified for Afghanistan? As pointed out on the Andrew Marr show, it is very likely that this money will be diverted from Africa where it is much needed.
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