G20 & economic systems change lead at @bondngo. Exec Officer @LabourCID @LabourIrish. Tweet about UK politics and economic justice. Views my own.
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Maria Finnerty retweeted
We wholeheartedly welcome @Ed_Miliband’s call at the IMF & World Bank Meetings for urgent reform to the global financial system. Developing countries need fairer finance, debt relief and investment in climate resilience. 🌍 theguardian.com/politics/202…
Was a pleasure to chair such a rich and inspiring panel this #LabourConference2026 on the UK's 2027 G20 Presidency as a historic opportunity to fix the global financial system with @liambyrnemp @josephpowell @MazzucatoM @dhnnjyn @romilly_bond
@bondngo @LabourCID
Maria Finnerty retweeted
Underrated element of the PM's speech, regardless of the popularity of proposals, is that the debate (for now at least) is being conducted on turf he's defined (triple lock, care, europe, PR), as opposed to Starmer Govt where it felt like others - mainly Reform - set the debate.
“If you come to us and tell us to do something because it’s fundamentally the right thing to do, you will have a hearing from this government purely on that basis” - my favourite quote from #LPC26. From the brilliant @kirstyjmcneill at @LabourCID @bondngo development rally
Maria Finnerty retweeted
.@MariaFFinnerty chaired a hopeful session on the UK's 2027 G20 Presidency: A Historic Opportunity to Fix the System. @liambyrnemp @josephpowell @MazzucatoM @dhnnjyn @romilly_bond shared their vision for how we can make progress, across debt, global tax & illicit finance
Maria Finnerty retweeted
Thank you to everyone who joined our Socialist Societies reception at Labour Party Conference!
It was great to hear from Labour’s new General Secretary Joe Fortune, @DavidTaylor85, @EmilyThornberry & our brilliant SocSoc speakers.
Thanks to @YMCAEng_Wales. Join a SocSoc today.
Maria Finnerty retweeted
Our third and final panel is currently taking place.
G20 Priorities
🕒 17:00–18:00
Chaired by Paul Abernethy @bondngo and with panellists Lord @PurvisTweed @BrianMathewLD MP, Dr. Tuwilika Nafuka of @ONEintheUK, and @MariaFFinnerty from @bondngo.
#LDID2026
Maria Finnerty retweeted
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
Maria Finnerty retweeted
📣 LCID Exec Member @MariaFFinnerty has written a chapter on global development and the opportunity of the UK’s G20 Presidency, in @CompassOffice’s new report on ‘Ending Business As Usual’ compassonline.org.uk/publica… @andyburnham
Delighted to have authored @LabourCID chapter on global development and the historic opportunity of the UK's 2027 G20 Presidency for timely new @CompassOffice report on how @andyburnham @UKLabour can "End Business As Usual". Read here (from page 222): compassonline.org.uk/publica…
Maria Finnerty retweeted
Together we are resolute.
My joint statement with the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
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ALT Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on the two-state solution, 8 September 2026. Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Full text on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-two-state-solution
ALT Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on the two-state solution, 8 September 2026. Foreign Ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Full text on GOV.UK here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-two-state-solution
Delighted to have authored @LabourCID chapter on global development and the historic opportunity of the UK's 2027 G20 Presidency for timely new @CompassOffice report on how @andyburnham @UKLabour can "End Business As Usual". Read here (from page 222): compassonline.org.uk/publica…
Was great to speak to @CompassOffice at this summer’s Change:NOW! gathering on the urgent need to inspire people with a positive, progressive vision for the future. @andyburnham put it powerfully throughout the Makerfield campaign: we have one more chance to get this right.
Change:NOW! was a historic, hopeful moment for progressives.
On 30th May, we brought together 800+ campaigners, thinkers, politicians and activists to build the movement for a more democratic future.
At a moment of profound political and economic division, we showed that the values that unite progressives are stronger than the forces pulling us apart. Together, we can build a bold, pragmatic agenda capable of uniting people against the far right.
Maria Finnerty retweeted
I have to say I've been quite impressed with the comms cadence + media dominance Burnham has created in week one. Monday new government. Tuesday energy prices. Wednesday buses. And today business rates for pubs. All issues that are unusual in being both high salience + uncontroversial.
BREAKING: Andy Burnham announces business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues
Another 6am cost of living measure from the new PM - Number 10 saying they will introduce a 20% cut to biz rates bills, saving typical pub £1,100 next year
The funding for it? No 10 says it will be 'fully funded' through reviewing current reliefs for businesses like vape shops, that 'do not make a positive contribution'
Govt says it will also fund it by cracking down on businesses that use online marketplaces and exploit tax loopholes - this is currently subject to consultation
Maria Finnerty retweeted
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
Fantastic news that @andyburnham has appointed @LabourCID member @kirstyjmcneill as Development Minister. A passionate voice for UK leadership on the urgent global challenges that push up the cost of living and affect us all as we approach a historic UK G20 Presidency #UKG20
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
Maria Finnerty retweeted
As Andy Burnham becomes PM, some essential @ArguablyMag pieces to revisit (1/3)
20 ideas for Burnham’s first 100 days, featuring @dc_lawrence on GB Crossrails, @b_judah on a National Economic and Security Council, @Victoria_Spratt on devolving technical education and skills, @prafulnargund on a mutual water system, @pollycurtis on compulsory voting, @ryan_wain on Cheap Energy 2030, @meadwaj on a 'Doge of the left', @harry_qp on an online sales tax and @MariaFFinnerty on a Debt Justice Law. arguably.uk/p/20-ideas-for-a…
