The Coalition for Global Prosperity is delighted to invite you to join us to mark the anniversary of Churchill's seminal Sinews of Peace/Iron Curtain speech as we launch a UK-US foreign policy essay collection. Parliamentarians are very welcome to drop in and out during the event.

Our nations are long-standing friends and allies. As threats to democracy increase and as Russia, China and some non-state actors become increasingly belligerent, bringing distinct challenges to national security and our way of life, the UK and US must lead as a force for good. Global challenges such as climate change, health and food insecurity are becoming more acute for developing countries in particular, showcasing the need for a strengthened transatlantic alliance with geostrategic and shared values at its heart.

The collection includes contributions from multiple politicians and policymakers from the UK and US, including Rt Hon Alistair Burt, former Minister of State for the Middle East and at the Department for International Development; Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Chair of the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union and former UK Secretary of State for International Development; and Kurt Volker, former US Ambassador to NATO and United States Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations.

With special guest speaker: Sir Peter Westmacott KCMG LVO, Former UK Ambassador to the United States.

Refreshments will be provided.

Please note that this event is taking place in the House of Commons. Once you have registered, we will be in touch with your formal invitation to access Parliament.