York charity is 'incredible' - Minister

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Secretary Priti Patel has praised the work of a York-based charity during a visit to the region.
International development secretary Priti PatelInternational development secretary Priti Patel
International development secretary Priti Patel

Ms Patel visited the York headquarters of International Service as she campaigned with Ed Young, the Conservative candidate for the York Central constituency.

International Service is a development charity that provides opportunities for people to volunteer their help on projects around the world.

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Ms Patel said: “They are an incredible organisation who embed international development at the heart of Yorkshire and do great work globally.”

Questions have been raised over the Conservatives’ commitment to development spending.

But Ms Patel insisted the Prime Minister had been “very clear” the promise to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on aid was safe.