When we think about our national security, we rightly consider the military, intelligence services and our police as being central to the dedicated work being undertaken around the clock that helps keep our families safe. But there is another crucial component to the UK’s foreign policy machinery that helps secure both our interests abroad, and our security at home — UK Overseas Development.

Red Wall voters reshaped British politics in 2019 and who they vote for in 2024 will largely decide who wins the next election. Ensuring public policy is adjusted to account for this powerful new group understandably occupies the thoughts of Westminster decision makers.