UK pushes ‘bold new approach’ to aid as Cooper warns of global food crisis over Iran war
Yvette Cooper, the UK's Foreign Secretary, has called for a new approach to global development amid warnings of a potential food crisis linked to the Iran war. She emphasized the need for wealthy nations to address various global threats, including the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which is impacting supply chains. Cooper highlighted that 45 million people in the Global South are at risk of acute hunger due to these ongoing crises.
- ▪Yvette Cooper warned of a looming global food crisis due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The UK is advocating for a new strategy in international development, focusing on fragile and conflict-affected countries.
- ▪The World Food Programme has indicated that 45 million people in the Global South are at risk of acute hunger this year.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsUK pushes ‘bold new approach’ to aid as Cooper warns of global food crisis over Iran warThe climate crisis, disease and conflict will require a new approach to global development, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper tells the UK-hosted partnerships conference – but others warn that aid cuts curtail these ambitionsNick Ferris Climate Correspondent Tuesday 19 May 2026 18:08 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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