Britain’s contribution to global poverty | Letters

Priti Patel, the international development secretary, demands better “value for money” and greater accountability and transparency in UK aid spending (Report, 26 October). It’s time to start applying these principles to the full extent of the UK’s role in global poverty. Whether through enabling tax-dodging, the actions of our corporations, or our contributions to climate change, the UK causes far more poverty in the world than its aid budget can ever compensate for.In 20