Penny Mordaunt hails UK aid as a shield against crime, poverty and terrorism

Development secretary mounts evocative defence of aid spending and announces partnership to promote investment in Asia and Africa UK Aid is a shield against pandemics, organised crime, poverty and terrorism, and an example of British values,Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary has said. In a speech short on detail, but long on colour and allusion, Mordaunt evoked images of past glories and wartime Britain.