Zander Woollcombe

Advocacy+campaigns consultant on global hunger & health with @eleanorcrookfdn @pandemicactionnetwork; ex-@gatesfoundation@peacechild,

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

Important thread on @covidinquiryuk - the cycle of panic and neglect shouldn’t be allowed to continue @PandemicAction

[Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK @CovidJusticeUK]

As the @covidinquiryuk Test, Trace, and Isolate Module comes to a close today, here is a look at some of the shocking evidence we have heard so far.

A Thread

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[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

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

The unforeseen impact of #ukaid cuts are likely to be more damaging than the government realises - health security is an important part of security!

[ONE UK @ONEintheUK]

Deep and sudden cuts to aid will create huge problems for the delivery of vital health services, humanitarian assistance, and programmes to deal with the impact of conflict and climate change.

It doesn't have to be this way.

Email your MP now: https://t.co/MuAozPgM05

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

Timely piece by @nschwalbe highlighting the critical importance of securing a #pandemicagreement in next week’s negotiations ahead of the WHO World Health Assembly in May.

[Nina Schwalbe, PhD @nschwalbe]

In this @Telegraph opinion, I explain why states must call upon their collective strength to get the #PandemicTreaty over the line.

What's at stake?

The loss to our collective health and sense of common purpose.

https://t.co/kFDNVV01ha

[International Development Committee @CommonsIDC]

We have published a letter from the new Development Minister, @JennyChapman, outlining the Government's initial preparations for the reduction in UK aid spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI by 2027.

Read the letter👇

[Anneliese Dodds @AnnelieseDodds]

It is with sadness that I have had to tender my resignation as Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities.

While I disagree with the ODA decision, I continue to support the government and its determination to deliver the change our country needs.

[George Eaton @georgeeaton]

Why Anneliese Dodds' resignation is a warning to Keir Starmer on multiple fronts – excellent snap analysis by @AndrewMarr9. https://t.co/VFpqTT1VOD

[PoliticsJOE @PoliticsJOE_UK]

Starmer in 2021: No Prime Minister should cut foreign aid.

Starmer in 2025: I'm cutting foreign aid.

[IPPR @IPPR]

The government is right to boost defence spending—global threats are growing. But cutting the aid budget weakens UK influence. When we help countries, we build alliances. If we withdraw, China & Russia will step in.

📺 #ICYMI: @harry_qp on @BBCNews 👇

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

@EconMitch Could be a sign of how hastily this announcement was put together? A fcdo release would probably not confuse “official” with “overseas”.

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

@EconMitch hope you’re right but do you think the distinction between “Official” and “Overseas” was deliberate? Further down the press release it says, “The government remains committed to reverting spending on overseas aid to 0.7% of GNI, when fiscal conditions allow”.

[Ian Mitchell @EconMitch]

Interesting - the Prime Minister is committing to 0.3 per cent on 'Overseas Development Assistance'

So hopefully, that excludes the third of so-called Official Development Assistance that is spent in the UK.

https://t.co/XPkuLcBh2w

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

The government’s decision to cut aid to unprecedentedly low levels is short-sighted and damaging. Increasing defence spending is right, but doing so at the expense of health and security risks to the UK, on the backs of the world’s poorest is, plain and simply, wrong.

[LCID @LabourCID]

Our response to the announcement on cutting INT'L aid👇🏼

[Adrian Lovett @adrianlovett]

UK: Cutting aid will not balance the books, it will cost lives https://t.co/2U0rjEnNHi

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

Fascinating first day at the 4th #AMR Ministerial in #jeddah. Great to be representing @PandemicAction as we explore links between #pandemics & #AMR

[rani – Resilience Action Network International @rani_action]

“The challenges of #AMR mirror the challenges of #pandemicPPR; many of the solutions are intrinsically interlinked. By bringing networks together, we can drive common and integrated solutions to advance both and global health resilience.”

Read more 👇🏾
https://t.co/FvS9m1uGsa

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

Great event from @malarianomoreuk highlighting the importance of U.K. leadership on #malaria and @GlobalFund

[Adrian Lovett @adrianlovett]

“The war against malaria can be won but it’s up to us.”

@JoyPhumaphi_ makes a powerful call to action to reach #zeromalaria this morning. Great job by @malarianomoreuk

We’re proud to support @ONECampaign - let’s secure the funds for @gavi and @GlobalFund and get the job done!

[Jamie Drummond @DrumJamie]

Here is @AnnelieseDodds on UKs outrageous level of aid going on domestic refugee costs “The level is too high and we are bearing down on it” - how about a cap of o more than 10% like the Netherlands? Or taking it out of aid altogether? @romilly_bond @AidAlliance_ @ONECampaign

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

Glad to be here to hear @AnnelieseDodds lay out her #development priorities @ChathamHouse - “Britain is back”

[Zander Woollcombe @woollcombe]

From 2002 to 2020, increases in health financing have contributed to progress in global health. Since COVID, financing has stalled, coinciding with slower progress. With financing expected to flatline, progress remains at risk. https://t.co/q3YOXbw3qO #Goalkeepers2030