Senior Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham to make international development a key part of the party's future agenda. They want a Burnham-led government to set out a long-term plan to restore the UK's overseas aid budget to 0.7% of national income. The proposals appear in a new collection of essays prepared by the New Economics Foundation. The publication brings together ideas from Labour lawmakers and policy experts on how the party could reshape foreign policy and rebuild Britain's role on the world stage. The project followed a series of meetings involving MPs and experienced figures in international affairs. Participants discussed ways to strengthen the UK's global influence while supporting development, economic growth, and international cooperation. Former minister Fleur Anderson is among the contributors calling for action. She says a future Labour government should commit to returning aid spending to 0.7% of national income through a clear 10-year plan. She believes a gradual approach would give partner countries, charities, and international organizations confidence to plan for the future. Anderson says the goal should be based on a stable long-term strategy instead of yearly spending targets. She adds that governments should still have the flexibility to respond to major national emergencies or economic crises if needed. The 0.7% overseas aid target became law during the Labour government led by Gordon Brown. The policy remained in place until 2020, when the Conservative government reduced aid spending during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lower spending level has continued in recent years. Anderson argues that reducing aid spending could weaken long-term global stability. She says development programs help address poverty, conflict, poor health, and other issues that can create wider international challenges. In her view, investing in development also supports the UK's own security and long-term interests. Another proposal comes from Liam Byrne, who chairs the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee. He believes the UK should use its presidency of the G20 in 2027 to lead talks on creating a global wealth tax. Byrne says many countries are already discussing ways to improve international tax cooperation. He argues that the UK could help design a fair and practical system that raises more public revenue while supporting development in both wealthy and lower-income nations. Development groups have also called on Labour to present a stronger international agenda before the UK's G20 presidency begins. They believe the country has an opportunity to shape global discussions on economic development, poverty reduction, and international cooperation. Former Labour minister Gareth Thomas also outlines ideas in the publication. He says the UK should use its future leadership of both the G20 and G7 to begin discussions about replacing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals after they expire in 2030. Thomas believes these international meetings can help build support for a new set of global development priorities. While the final goals would require broader international agreement, he says the UK's leadership could help start the process. He also proposes a major vaccination program for children living in countries affected by conflict. The plan would seek international support to fund a long-term campaign that could help protect up to one billion children from preventable diseases. Thomas argues that practical projects can show people the value of international cooperation. He says successful partnerships often create lasting benefits for both developing nations and wealthier countries. The chief executive of the New Economics Foundation, Danny Sriskandarajah, says the UK has an opportunity to take a more active role in global affairs. He believes recent foreign policy has focused mainly on managing crises instead of building new international partnerships. Sriskandarajah says the proposals offer practical ideas that could strengthen Britain's role in development, international cooperation, and global economic policy. He believes the country can provide leadership on issues such as overseas aid, fair taxation, and reform of international institutions. The collection of essays highlights growing discussion within Labour about the future of Britain's foreign policy. As political debate continues, the proposals are expected to shape conversations about how a future government could balance domestic priorities with a renewed commitment to international development and global cooperation.