Anneliese Dodds MP has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government

I know what the role meant to her, the belief, principles and commitment she brought to it. Anneliese has always acted in accordance with her conscience and I am sad to see her leaving the Government.

Anneliese Dodds MP resignation statement and letter:

“It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation as Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities.

“While I disagree with the ODA decision, I continue to support the government and its determination to deliver the change our country needs.