Jenny Chapman
Jenny Chapman is a British politician and member of the Labour Party, who has recently been appointed as the UK's International Development Minister following the resignation of Anneliese Dodds over cuts to overseas aid. Chapman, a long-time ally of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has been active in advocating for social justice and development issues within the party, and her new role will involve overseeing the UK’s overseas development assistance amidst a backdrop of significant budget cuts.
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Jenny Chapman, the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, described the attack on the World Food Programme convoy as shameful.
الأمم المتحدة تحذر من تفشي مجاعة في السودان مع تسجيل وفيات بين الأطفال
Iraq· 2026-02-09
Jenny Chapman, the British minister for international development and Africa, called the attack on the WFP convoy 'disgraceful'.
RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan, says doctors group | Sudan
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Britain's international development minister, Jenny Chapman, supports Gavi's work.
New malaria vaccines helped Ghana slash child deaths. Then Trump, others cut aid
Ghana· 2026-01-29
The British development minister Jenny Chapman said this year’s funding was 'in dollar terms […] only 5% less than the amount' pledged for 2023-25.
UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa | Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and MalariaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Jenny Chapman is focused on deciding where cuts will fall for overseas projects following the UK’s aid budget reduction.
What the west can do to stop the global south being strangled by debt | Heather StewartUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Jenny Chapman supported 'authentic' Māori representation provided it enhanced decision-making.
Local elections 2025: Where Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wards
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Jenny Chapman worried that candidates relying on AI too much might reduce their critical thinking.
Rotorua faces its first real test of AI in local politicsNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
Jenny Chapman is the UK Minister for Development who mentioned ongoing collaboration to unlock private investments.
Reino Unido financia projectos de desenvolvimento no país
Mozambique· 2025-08-13
Jenny Chapman stated that the days of viewing the UK government as a global charity are over.
Reconstruir el consenso sobre la ayuda
Venezuela· 2025-06-18
Jenny Chapman, the UK development minister, stated that Israel is using hunger as a weapon of war in Gaza.
The Israeli embassy shooting was a stupid and horrific attack | Moustafa BayoumiUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
Jenny Chapman, the minister responsible, told MPs on the international development committee that the age of the UK as 'a global charity' was over.
The Guardian view on Britain’s new aid vision: less cash, more spin. The cost will be counted in lives | EditorialUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-19
Jenny Chapman was appointed as the new minister for international development to replace Anneliese Dodds.
UK development minister quits over PM Starmer’s cut to aid budget
Guyana· 2025-03-01
Jenny Chapman is set to replace Anneliese Dodds as the Secretary of State for International Development.
Starmerovu vládu opúšťa ďalšia členka, rezignovala štátna tajomníčka pre medzinárodný
Slovakia· 2025-02-28Jenny Chapman was announced as the new international development minister following Anneliese Dodds' resignation.
UK minister resigns over overseas aid cut
Nigeria· 2025-02-28
