UK pledges 2 million pounds more in humanitarian aid for Venezuela

The United Kingdom is stepping up its humanitarian support for Venezuela with an additional 2 million pounds (approximately 2.32 million euros) in aid. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the funding during a session in the House of Commons, emphasizing the UK's commitment to assisting the Venezuelan people in the wake of devastating earthquakes.

This new contribution will be used to match public donations made to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), a UK-based umbrella organization for leading charities, up to a maximum of 2 million pounds. This initiative builds upon the initial 2 million pounds in funds already provided by the UK government to the affected nation.

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Our thoughts, and I am sure those of the whole House, are with the people of Venezuela. The scenes of destruction are simply heartbreaking.

Starmer described the scenes of destruction in Venezuela as "heartbreaking" and assured that the UK had already deployed humanitarian funds and specialized search and rescue teams. He stated that the government's decision to match public donations reflects a solidarity with the Venezuelan people during their time of crisis.

The announcement comes as Starmer prepares to step down as leader of the Labour Party, with his successor expected to be elected soon. Despite his impending resignation, he continues to lead the government until the transition is complete. The additional aid package underscores the UK's response to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Venezuela following the recent seismic events.

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We have allocated humanitarian funds and deployed specialized search and rescue teams. Today I can announce that we will match public donations for aid up to a maximum of 2 million pounds.