Maria Finnerty

Lead Economist @CAFOD. Executive Officer @LabourCID @LabourIrish. Tweet about UK politics, the global debt crisis, and economic justice. Views my own.

[Bretton Woods Proj | bsky @brettonwoodsproject.org @brettonwoodspr]

UK 2027 #G20 Presidency has real power to reform global debt & tax rules. A fairer financial system that unlocks resources for poorer countries & strengthen stability and resilience at home.

Read @MariaFFinnerty (@CAFOD) analysis for #BWObserver 🔗https://t.co/iSrZBXsEMo

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Developing countries lose billions annually through debt payments and tax avoidance.

The UK has a unique influence over finance and could make the most of the 2027 G7 presidency to fix a broken system. @MariaFFinnerty for the @brettonwoodspr. ⤵️

https://t.co/R4hUK48BD5

[Bretton Woods Proj | bsky @brettonwoodsproject.org @brettonwoodspr]

@CAFOD @MariaFFinnerty A very timely debate about the upcoming UK G20 presidency in 2027, by our colleague @MariaFFinnerty, of @CAFOD

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

My piece for @brettonwoodspr @CAFOD #BWObserver:

"The UK can demonstrate that true superpower status in the modern age can be measured by the fairness of the systems we uphold, placing Britain at the centre of stable, sustainable financing of the future"
https://t.co/ohceyX8M3f

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

Pleasure to speak to @MediaStormPod about the UK’s unique role at the centre of the global debt crisis this week for @CAFOD. Full episode available here (or wherever you get your podcasts !): https://t.co/CxAjyxStjW

[LCID @LabourCID]

LCID Exec Member @MariaFFinnerty reacts to today’s aid announcement, arguing we cannot cut our way to safety, stability or global leadership @politicshome

https://t.co/RgkEu959Xf

[LCID @LabourCID]

Today's allocations show the stark reality of the decision to slash the aid budget. We warned a year ago that it would lead to more poverty, less security, and diminish our standing in the world. This is the harsh reality.

Read our chair’s statement @staff_heather

[PoliticsHome @politicshome]

Britain cannot cut its way to safety, stability, or global leadership
✍️ @mariaffinnerty
https://t.co/ky6YV4G7Z8

[Labour Party Irish Society @labourirish]

☘️ Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!
✨ Happy St Patrick’s Day!

To everyone celebrating in Britain, Ireland and around the world - have a great day!

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

Excellent piece from my @LabourCID colleagues on how a commitment to tackling global poverty and inequality can play central role in winning back progressive voters for @UKLabour - especially with the UK’s G20 Presidency on the horizon

https://t.co/CQQIAdBGXQ

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

A year ago, the UK government announced plans to slash its aid budget.

Debt relief and new legislation can counteract the devastating impact of these cuts. Read more in The Independent and hear from our Lead Economist, @MariaFFinnerty. ⤵️

https://t.co/85IcI4uaDg

[LCID @LabourCID]

It’s 1 year on from the Government’s decision to cut the aid budget. Read our chair’s statement.

With a programme of events in the months ahead, now is the time to join LCID to stay connected and ensure development is firmly back on the agenda. Join today https://t.co/pifLZF4SiD

[LCID @LabourCID]

LCID exec member @MariaFFinnerty shares new analysis in the @Independent, looking at the role of debt relief in countering the tragic impacts of the aid cuts, announced a year ago today.

https://t.co/145tMhfeTq

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

Exclusive on new analysis I did for @CAFOD in @Independent, finding that debt relief could help counteract the devastating impacts of @FCDOGovUK @10DowningStreet ODA cuts, announced one year ago today. Hundreds of millions of lives & livelihoods are on the line.

[The Independent @Independent]

How debt relief for developing countries could help reverse the devastating consequences of UK aid cuts https://t.co/XBaDCF87KZ

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

@jmahumadaf I would love to access this article - I'm working on building support for global financial system reform in the UK for an NGO, and our learning budget is currently minimal. Thank you

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

None of us benefit from living in a less safe, less stable world. Aid cuts will cost the Britain more in the longer term and worsen cost of living pressures for ordinary people in the UK. We turn our backs on global issues at our peril.

[Maria Finnerty @MariaFFinnerty]

Pleasure to speak to @DuncanBarkes @TalkTV for @CAFOD last night on why abandoning our global obligations harms Britain’s interests, the importance of the work of @TaxJusticeUK and others on ending global tax dodging, and the role of the UK in fixing the global financial system

[DebtJustice.bsky.social @debtjustice]

Economists @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, Jayati Ghosh & @thomaspiketty.bsky.social among 120 experts calling for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

https://t.co/wk7anYNFJT

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

New research shows that countries in debt distress are sending billions to wealthy, private creditors.

Our Lead Economist, @MariaFFinnerty, spoke to @nichferris about the situation and how English law allows it to continue.

https://t.co/WQFNWW0f4x

[CAFOD News @CAFODwire]

Our lead economist @MariaFFinnerty
spoke to @nichferris at @Independent for this look at why the global financial system isn't working, and how the UK can be part of the solution. https://t.co/y0DLwZaBRL Research by: @debtjustice @christianaid