Labour would shift focus of development aid to fewer countries, says Lisa Nandy

NGOs told a future government would take more strategic approach' and target poorest states with budget

A future Labour government would reduce the number of foreign countries that receive development aid, Lisa Nandy has said, arguing money should go to the poorest states, not middle-income ones.

The shadow international development secretary told a meeting of NGOs at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) this week that there should be a shift in the focus of aid and that Labour would take a more strategic approach based on Britain's unique strengths".