Britain's First Line of Defence

International aid makes the UK safer and stronger. It helps to stabilise and bring peace to other countries, stops pandemics before they start, and invests in prosperity so less people flee their homes in search of sanctuary. 

As veterans who have served in the British armed forces, we have seen first-hand the value of international aid. From responding to earthquakes in Nepal, to delivering medical aid in Haiti — we are using our skills to assist people around the globe. 

As the debate over how to defend our country's future intensifies, we're sending a clear message: aid is Britain's first line of defence and must be protected.