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00:00Keir Starmer is facing a decision that could determine whether 1.7 million people live
00:05or die.
00:06The UK Prime Minister is under intense pressure to maintain Britain's $1 billion contribution
00:11to the Global Fund which fights AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
00:15Here's the dilemma.
00:1662% of Britons want to keep or increase this funding but the Treasury is pushing for cuts
00:23after already slashing the aid budget by 40% this year.
00:26This isn't just about one fund.
00:28If the UK pulls back, other major donors might follow, creating a dangerous ripple effect
00:32in global health systems.
00:34For markets, when global stability wobbles, risk appetite shrinks.
00:38That could push investors towards safe havens or alternative assets, especially in emerging
00:43markets where AIDS pays a crucial role.
00:47Starmer's choice will signal whether rich countries still prioritize global health when
00:52budgets are tight.
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