The Guardian
Call to release £2.5bn Chelsea FC sale proceeds for Ukraine war victims
George Graham of Save the Children UK urges the government to release £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea FC. The money has remained in a Barclays account since May 2022 and was pledged to help Ukraine war victims worldwide. In a letter, Graham says it could support children and families amid global aid cuts, worsening food insecurity and growing humanitarian needs.
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What to know
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The call for government action comes from George Graham of Save the Children UK.
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The original pledge covered victims of the war in Ukraine, regardless of where they are in the world.
Why it matters
The appeal highlights a stalled aid pledge amid global aid cuts and rising humanitarian needs.
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