Following the Labour Party's victory in the general election, many Charity sector leaders have come together to urge the Party to deliver its pledge to work together with the sector.
Lilian Greenwood, who is the Party’s former shadow charities minister, has said that this does not mean that Labour would provide “tonnes of additional funding.” One of the pledges is to build a partnership with civil society, however there is a lack of detail behind this.
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The executive of ACEVO, Jan Ide, has said
Civil society leaders will not only be vital partners in delivering that change, but also in making sure that the new government meets its commitment to govern in partnership with civil society.
Charities will have to make sure that the Labour Party deliver their promises and back the Charity sector with funding and tackling any issues which may be encountered. In order to help society, it is important that the sector is being adequately funded and supported by government.
The CEO of Bond, Romilly Greenhill, has said
We call on the new Labour government to act urgently on its manifesto commitment to restore the UK’s reputation as an ambitious, reliable and equitable development partner.
