Tom Viita

Ringside commentary from head of advocacy at Christian Aid. Everything is political. Fighting poverty. Our changing climate. Snatches of poetry. My views only

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

@ThreeUKSupport I've been trying to get a live chat operator every day for two weeks and none are available - I can't even join a queue. You've billed me incorrectly and I need to discuss my account roaming (I'm stuck overseas) - how else can I contact you?

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

Today is the anniversary of the death of 17thC poet Thomas Traherne:

"The soul is made for action, and cannot rest till it be employed. Idleness is its rust. Unless it will up and think and taste and see, all is in vain."

#ExtinctionRebellion

[Paul Brand @PaulBrandITV]

Whitehall closed as #ExtinctionRebellion take over the streets of Westminster.

You do have to wonder whether, when we all emerge from the fog of Brexit, UK politics will have missed the biggest issue concerning younger generations *again*.

[Chine McDonald @ChineMcDonald]

Great to see most Brits see what's important in the long-term and want @BorisJohnson to make a priority. Our @christian_aid
@ComRes poll out today on #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/LU47ubj4Kx

[Christian Aid @christian_aid]

71% of Britons think #ClimateChange is more pressing than Brexit and should be a priority for @BorisJohnson's government:
https://t.co/pDl66JoXf1

[Michael Reeve @mykreeve]

@ChineMcDonald @BBCr4today I’m not a Christian, but that probably the best Thought for the Day I’ve ever heard on @BBCr4today. Sensible and considered. Thank you!

[Greenbelt Festival @greenbelt]

"Prejudice is universal & pervasive. It is an original sin.” @greebelt trustee @ChineMcDonald gives her #ThoughtForTheDay this morning on @BBCr4today (1:46:50 in): https://t.co/UJZjJbYeCf
#HopeNotHate

[Chine McDonald @ChineMcDonald]

ICYMI: My TFTD on @BBCr4today from this morning is now online. Featuring Neil Armstrong, Audre Lorde and Dietrich Bonhoeffer in response to Trump's racist tweet #r4today https://t.co/cFAqQaSCld

[X @stayykiing]

Hush Motherfucker.

#RacistPresident

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

I've just signed this open letter standing in international solidarity with the congresswomen facing Donald Trump's racist attacks. You should too.
https://t.co/YazEbHCFWs

[People, Planet, Peace. @BearPause2026]

#FakeChristian #ThingsJesusNeverSaid are trending in the Top 3 on Twitter. Seems the nation is finally waking up to the repugnant Republican religious scam. #FuckYourMadeUpWhiteRepublicanJesus

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

@sarah_gordy I really enjoyed the show tonight. So funny, moving and layered - I loved it. You gave a great and very sarcastically funny performance. Thanks! #JELLYFISH

[Natasha Tripney @NatashaTripney]

Sharing this again ahead of tonight's Jellyfish press night. @sarah_gordy, @nickycomedy1 and @BenWeatherill on representation, neurodiversity and their radical romcom https://t.co/7F5Rke6dZ7

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

@nickycomedy1 Thanks, you were fab tonight. Perfect timing and an expression that treads that fine line between comic and serious. Brilliant show #jellyfish

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

@Shmem89 Hiya. This is an article about the workbook I mentioned. Powerful personal work and a good follow on from the Collective Liberation Project. I completed it over several weeks with a few friends. https://t.co/FiDvc1PblQ

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

Fixing finance is the key to keeping climate talks afloat, by @mohadow https://t.co/gIAk9ryqWs

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

Today UK becomes first major economy to pass a net zero emissions target into law. This is the end of "green investment "and "green jobs"- now every job and investment across the economy has to be driving toward zero emissions. https://t.co/rqdUbzW7tD #TheTimeIsNow

[Amanda Khozi Mukwashi @AMukwashi]

Amazing show of solidarity & #standingtogether to take action that protects our #planet from spiralling out of existence. To stop the injustice of an unquenchable thirst. To ensure we #leavenoonebehind 🙏🏽@christian_aid family for being the best you!

[Tom Viita @TomViita]

What an amazing team!

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

Definitely including @DCSrblin @Little_Rowe @TomViita @SophiePow_ll @LMbogoro @IAmAlphie @wareisjoe @ChineMcDonald @jesshallsongs @collinson_helen @helenjudges @fionaebuchanan @marimcneill @RosamondBennett @FranWitt5 @JoMountford_ @bu_harman and many others too. #firedup!

[Laura Taylor @1LauraTaylor]

A few more pics of wonderful @christian_aid folk at #TheTimeIsNow - as well as one @JustinWelby! A huge well done to everyone who helped make it happen