GB News Interrupted as Keir Starmer Faces Fresh Blow – ‘Even a Stopped Clock Is Right Twice a Day,’ Says Andrew RT Davies!”
In a strongly worded opinion piece, Andrew RT Davies, the former leader of the Welsh Conservatives, has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take even bolder steps in reallocating public funds, particularly by slashing foreign aid and increasing spending on the Armed Forces.
Davies begins by criticizing Starmer’s tenure as Prime Minister, accusing him of making unpopular decisions such as cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners and harming the family farming industry. He also claims that free speech is under threat under Starmer’s leadership and expresses concern about what the future might hold.
However, Davies does give Starmer credit for one decision: the move to increase defence spending by cutting international aid. He argues that this is a long-overdue shift and questions why the Conservatives didn’t take similar action when they were in power.
Davies believes that targeted aid spending is appropriate in humanitarian emergencies but criticizes the practice of setting arbitrary spending targets, which he says often leads to wasteful projects. He cites examples such as eco-friendly bathhouses in Morocco, opera shows in China, and even the Ethiopian Spice Girls—initiatives he believes are frivolous uses of taxpayer money.
Davies urges Starmer to ignore criticism from left-wing politicians and charities, many of which rely heavily on public funding. He specifically takes aim at Plaid Cymru, which has warned that cutting foreign aid could allow China to expand its influence.
Davies dismisses this argument, suggesting that increasing defence spending is a more effective way to counter China’s growing power than sending them foreign aid. He also criticizes Plaid Cymru’s historical stance on international conflicts, noting that the party opposed involvement in World War Two.
While Davies applauds Starmer’s decision to prioritize defence spending, he argues that the Prime Minister should go even further. He calls for a complete overhaul of public spending, starting with the elimination of all diversity, equality, and inclusion roles in government and the public sector.
Davies also takes issue with taxpayer-funded charities, particularly those he views as promoting “woke” agendas or opposing stricter immigration policies.
He contrasts these with charities like Ty Hafan in the Vale of Glamorgan, which he believes do essential work, and criticizes organizations like Sustrans for their anti-motorist campaigns, which he blames for the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Wales.
Davies highlights the significant amounts of money spent on third-sector organizations—£668 million by the Welsh Government last year alone—and argues that these funds could be better used to support frontline services.
He concludes by emphasizing the need to prioritize the financial well-being of working people, urging Starmer to redirect public spending to serve their interests. While Davies acknowledges that Starmer has taken a step in the right direction, he believes there is much more to be done to ensure that taxpayer money is used effectively and responsibly.
