Amy Smith

Tweets on politics, development, faith, and memes - passionate about the intersection between all four. Head of advocacy for @UnitedAMH. All views my own, obvs.

[International Development Committee @CommonsIDC]

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.

[Amy Smith @amyjay93]

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.

[Tim Stanley @timothy_stanley]

Sketch: sparkly Reform conference proves beyond doubt that politics is now a branch of light entertainment. https://t.co/57MV1TZmmK

[Sarah Champion @SarahChampionMP]

This isn’t aid distribution, this is a new way to degrade and kill Palestinian civilians

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

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

[Baroness Sugg @liz_sugg]

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 🧵

[Amy Smith @amyjay93]

On World Hunger Day, make maternal nutrition a government priority

Great letter in the ⁦@guardian⁩ today from ⁦@liz_sugg⁩, ⁦@ValerieAmos⁩ and ⁦@lfeatherstone⁩. #ZeroHunger https://t.co/giphmCC67G

[Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot]

Pretty stark reminder how some MPs think of state schools - no bright futures or opportunities there...

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

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 👇

[ONE UK @ONEintheUK]

@monicabeharding @JennyChapman ONE UK's exec director @adrianlovett explains our methodology.

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[ONE UK @ONEintheUK]

.@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]

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

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👇

[Amy Smith @amyjay93]

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.

https://t.co/vkhqbXVaIS

[Amy Smith @amyjay93]

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.
https://t.co/Mrz7PwnP3Q

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

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

https://t.co/cKy2VFPBk5

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

Today at #N4GParis our Co-Chairs @DavidMundellDCT and @steveracemp met youth advocates from @WorldVision and heard how they are working in their own communities to improve nutrition and engage their peers on nutrition advocacy 👏🏻 @nutritionwin

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

This morning at #N4GParis @DavidMundellDCT, @steveracemp and @jonny_oates met members of the EU’s Committee on Development and Tanzanian MP @neemalugangira to discuss common challenges and solutions to build public and parliamentary support for nutrition. @nutritionwin

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

At #N4GParis today the APPG met with @SUNCSN youth advocates to hear about why good nutrition in their countries matters to them.

Jane from Kenya, Messeny from Guinea Conakry, and Finian from Nigeria were powerful and impressive advocates 👏🏻@nutritionwin

[United Against Malnutrition & Hunger (UAMH) @UnitedAMH]

We are delighted to have signed the @FCDOGovUK Global Nutrition Integration Compact at #Nutrition4Growth

Access to good nutrition is the first step required for successful development.

@nutritionwin #N4GParis #ZeroHunger

[Amy Smith @amyjay93]

After months of planning and advocating @nutritionwin is finally here! This Summit could not come at a more crucial time as global rates of malnutrition are soaring - there has never been a more important time for global cooperation

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

Today our Co-Chairs @DavidMundellDCT and @steveracemp are at @nutritionwin to advocate for greater investment in and focus on global nutrition 👏🏻🇫🇷🇬🇧 #N4GParis #ZeroHunger

[APPG Nutrition for Development @APPGNutrition]

Ahead of this week's critical @nutritionwin, our Co-Chair @DavidMundellDCT led a Westminster Hall debate in @HouseofCommons on the Nutrition for Growth Paris Summit 🧵👇