Director of Advocacy at Coalition for Global Prosperity (@BritainLeads)🌍 . Vice Chair @LabourCID 🌹. All views expressed are my own.
Joined January 2012
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Such an honour to meet with @BillGates today to discuss the global challenges facing us from #Covid to #ClimateChange & the lifesaving work of #UKAid - so fascinating to hear his insights & a thoroughly nice man! 🌎🏥
@BritainLeads @gatesfoundation
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📣 📣📣 Labour Conference is almost here - save this schedule of all LCID’s events with our brilliant partners, so you know exactly what’s happening when. We can’t wait to see lots of you there! #LabourConference #LPC26
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🔴As @UKLabour Party Conference draws to a close, hear from our panellists @kirstyjmcneill MP, @CalvinBailey MBE MP, @laurakyrkesmith MP and @FredThomasUK MP on the key takeaways from their discussions.
From foreign policy and security to Britain's place in the world, they explored how international development is evolving, why prevention matters more than crisis response, and how to build stronger global partnerships.
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We were delighted to host a private dinner at @UKLabour Party Conference with Minister @SDoughtyMP, Her Excellency Macenje Mazoka,High Commissioner of @ZambiaHigh and @AnnelieseDodds, discussing the UK's international role and the need to use our diplomatic influence amid growing global conflict and instability.
Thanks to our co-hosts @LabourFPG and @LabourCID.
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Many people in Britain are unaware that UK aid is saving lives overseas.
That was the message from @kirstyjmcneill, Minister for International Development and Africa, at our “In Conversation” event at @UKLabour Conference.
Kirsty joined Heather Stewart, Economics Editor @guardian, to discuss the UK’s commitment to multilateralism, the role of development in crisis prevention, and tackling violence against women and girls.
Thanks to Kirsty, Heather and our partners: @LabourCID, @labourforces and @LabourFPG.
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It was excellent to see @staff_heather, chair the @FairtradeUK @thefabians event on the G20 opportunity, with @kirstyjmcneill.
We were heartened to hear commitments to sustainable global farming, recognising that climate, food & economic security are interconnected priorities.
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In a world defined by conflict, competition & chaos, @kirstyjmcneill delivered a powerful message of hope at @SOAS @NEF tonight: by building resilience, managing shared risks and strengthening solidarity, we can learn to live together to build a safer, healthier and happier world
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Join LCID at Labour Party Conference for a jam-packed schedule of events, both inside and outside the secure zone. See you in Liverpool! #LabourPartyConference
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Our Director of Advocacy @libbysmith17's response to @kirstyjmcneill, Minister of State for International Development and Africa, on her vision for a modern approach to development👇
🔗Read more: theguardian.com/politics/202…
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📌Heading to party conference this year?
See CGP's full programme below, and keep up to date at: coalitionforglobalprosperity…
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Fantastic news!
🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham has privately agreed to reverse Keir Starmer's cuts and increase international aid spending to 0.7% of GNI
[@theipaper]
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Massive failure from progressives to allow international dev to be called charity. Allows easy hits from right
One of our best investments in security, defence, soft power gets denigrated as a ‘give away’
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Andy Burnham’s longstanding commitment to international development is needed more than ever.
Standing with those in need is a core Labour value. But it’s also firmly in our interest: aid strengthens our security & influence, while preventing crises before they reach our shores.
🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham has privately agreed to reverse Keir Starmer's cuts and increase international aid spending to 0.7% of GNI
[@theipaper]
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‘Putting development at the heart of foreign policy’ – via @LabourList @LabourCID by @staff_heather labourlist.org/2026/08/putti…
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LCID Vice-Chair @libbysmith17 writes a powerful piece in @politicshome on why development must have a seat at the Cabinet table : “Development should not sit at the margins of foreign policy but at the heart of decision-making” politicshome.com/opinion/art…
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"If international development is truly central to Britain’s role in the world, it must also be central to the way Britain governs itself.”
Our Director of Advocacy, @libbysmith17, argues that in an exceptionally challenging international environment, there must be a development minister at Andy Burnham’s Cabinet table.
Read the full piece: politicshome.com/opinion/art…
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CGP welcomes the appointments of @SDoughtyMP, @HFalconerMP, and @kirstyjmcneill as Ministers of State at @FCDOGovUK.
We look forward to working with them to strengthen the UK's global leadership and advance a foreign policy that delivers security, stability, and prosperity around the world.
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A welcome signal from the Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband on the vital role of development in Britain’s global engagement.
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Huge congratulations to @KirstyJMcneill on your appointment as Minister of State for Development & Africa @FCDOGov. As a long-standing friend & supporter of @LabourCID we are delighted to see you take on this critical role. We look forward to working together in the months ahead
🐝 Congratulations to Co-operative Party MP @KirstyJMcNeill, our new Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office!
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What a week! On Monday our chair @staff_heather joined @SocialistSocs chairs & friends from across the movement to welcome @andyburnham to No.10. This marks a new chapter & we look forward to working with him & his government to put international development back on the agenda
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International development is central to foreign policy.
As UK Governor to @WorldBankGroup, I'll take personal leadership of the UK's work on development and climate.
Working with @kirstyjmcneill, we'll ensure the UK plays a leading role.
theguardian.com/business/202…
