Mary Creagh MP, Labour’s Shadow International Development Secretary, commenting on the International Development Bill 2014-15 (the 0.7% aid bill) passing its Third Reading in the House of Lords, said:

“I want to congratulate the charities and activists who have helped us reach this historic moment.

“This Bill nearly failed because after four years of inaction from David Cameron, Tory and Lib Dem MPs failed to turn up and vote for it in the Commons. I am proud that more Labour MPs voted for this Bill than all the other parties combined. This bill ensures that whoever is in government, our promises to the world’s poor will be honoured.”