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Yesterday our Co-Chair @DavidMundellDCT raised the horrific rates of malnutrition in Sudan as a result of the ongoing conflict.
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New research with @LSEnews. Hunger isn't only a consequence of conflict,
it's a driver of it. Report launches at @RUSI_org on 2 September.
#Hunger2Instability
Great to see @kirstyjmcneill in FCDO bringing real international development experience to the Minister for Development role. Hopes and expectations will be high for this team.
Really looking forward to working them to address the preventable crisis of malnutrition.
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At a recent debate on UK Aid priorities, APPG members @steveracemp & Co-Chair @DavidMundellDCT called for nutrition to be prioritised using mechanisms like the Child Nutrition Fund that matches UK Aid with philanthropic and private capital to achieve maximum impact
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Jennifer Hudson, Director at the @DevEngageLab told us that the public's perception of how much money is being spent on overseas aid is "wildly inaccurate". Views on inefficiency, waste and corruption across government also play into how much the public think we should spend.
The fact that Reform’s membership are so young sends shivers down my spine. We need to be reaching boys and young men with hope and truth before they’re seduced by lies.
Sketch: sparkly Reform conference proves beyond doubt that politics is now a branch of light entertainment. telegraph.co.uk/politics/202…
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This isn’t aid distribution, this is a new way to degrade and kill Palestinian civilians
At least 27 Palestinians have been killed in a new Israeli attack on people waiting for aid in Gaza’s Rafah at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to the enclave’s Health Ministry.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/l5rgxy
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This morning our Co-Chairs @steveracemp and @DavidMundellDCT and Members @jonny_oates, @HodgsonFiona and Lord Cameron visited @Rothamsted to hear about the groundbreaking research being done to address global malnutrition and food insecurity. #ZeroHunger
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With decisions being made about where the UK development spending cuts will fall, we need to see continued investment in programmes that specifically support women and girls.
Here’s three explanations as to why this is important and how it can be achieved 🧵
On World Hunger Day, make maternal nutrition a government priority
Great letter in the @guardian today from @liz_sugg, @ValerieAmos and @lfeatherstone. #ZeroHunger theguardian.com/global-devel…
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Pretty stark reminder how some MPs think of state schools - no bright futures or opportunities there...
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In yesterday's @HouseofCommons Westminster Hall debate on @gavi our Co-Chair @steveracemp spoke of the importance of addressing under-nutrition and under-immunisation together to improve health outcomes and vaccine efficacy in the most cost-effective way 👇
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ONE UK's exec director @adrianlovett explains our methodology.
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.@monicabeharding MP asked the Minister for Development @JennyChapman about figures from The ONE Campaign showing the potential human impact of UK aid cuts.
The Minister was kind about us - but was unsure about our figures. Here's what happened - and our explanation. [1/2]
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Yesterday our Co-Chair @DavidMundellDCT asked @FCDOGovUK an Urgent Question about what the UK Government are doing to alleviate hunger and famine in #Sudan.
You can see his question and @HFalconerMP's response here👇
Just a little reminder that applications for my maternity cover are still open! If you're looking for a new opportunity in advocacy with an exciting and dynamic team this could be the opportunity for you.
uamh.uk/job/head-of-advocacy…
For Britain, Sudan crisis is not just a humanitarian emergency.
Excellent article in @thetimes about why we should take Sudan seriously on the anniversary of the crisis from Former Chief of the Defence Staff, Jock Stirrup.
thetimes.com/comment/columni…
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We need swift action to stop the malign effects of malnutrition.
Read our Co-Chair @DavidMundellDCT's opinion piece in Parliament News following @nutritionwin. #N4GParis
parliamentnews.co.uk/we-need…
