The much anticipated first budget by a Labour Government in almost fifteen years has no doubt attracted the headlines. But, avoiding the headlines and much of the Commons’ fervour were policies on aid.

Baroness Nosheena Mobarik is a former Member of European Parliament for Scotland and Chair of CBI Scotland, awarded a CBE in 2014 for Services to Business and Public Service. 

If reports are to be believed, the Government plans to make further cuts of over £2 billion to the UK’s international aid budget, which was already cut by around £4 billion 4 years ago.

A further cut would harm the millions of people around the world who rely on the UK’s development expertise and lifesaving support. It would do real damage to Britain’s reputation on the world stage.

Ryan is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coalition for Global Prosperity and was the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Bedford at the 2019 General Election. Aliona Hlivco is a political analyst and foreign policy expert. She started her career in Ukrainian politics and is Managing Director at the Henry Jackson Society. 

Britain has shown itself to be one of Ukraine’s most significant and unwavering allies. It was a Conservative Prime Minister who first stated that Vladimir Putin must fail. The significance of the conflict is so great that the new Labour government has wasted no time in matching both the rhetoric and the substance shown by their predecessors.

If the last 200 years are anything to go by, the world’s most electorally successful political party will return to power, and perhaps sooner rather than later.

July 4th - a day of great significance for our American allies - has taken on a new meaning for the United Kingdom this year. With the Brits heading to the polls in such a widely anticipated election, their voting decisions will shape not only our domestic future but our special relationship across the Transatlantic.

Deep in the throes of a general election campaign where immigration is still one of the most important issues facing the country according to voters, and on World Refugee Day 2024, we revisit how the UK can help actively address some of the biggest global push factors for irregular migration.

While campaigns will largely focus on domestic issues that are most important to voters — NHS waiting lists, the cost of living, and mortgage rates — over the next six weeks, the crises facing the world at large will continue to unfold and intersect in new and dangerous ways.

As we approach a UK General Election, CGP were delighted to host Conservative and Labour parliamentary breakfast roundtables this week to discuss foreign policy and international development priorities with prospective parliamentary candidates.

CGP were delighted to host a cross-party delegation of Members of Parliament this week in Washington D.C. to discuss the transatlantic relationship and the importance of US-UK collaboration in development, defence and diplomacy.

This week, the Coalition for Global Prosperity held a private roundtable bringing together policy experts, think tanks and NGOs for a discussion on the UK’s foreign policy and development priorities as we approach a UK General Election.

As this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin approaches, CGP were delighted to partner with KBR for a private roundtable discussion earlier this week titled “Beyond the War: How can the UK help shape a free and prosperous Ukraine?”.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity launched ‘From Expertise to Influence: UK's Soft Power in Global Health’ report featuring a foreword from The Rt Hon Sir Sajid Javid MP.

Last week, CGP were joined by The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Secretary of State for Defence, to launch the second iteration of our Future Leaders Programme with a Spring Reception for Conservative Parliamentary Candidates.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity have today our latest report looking at the role of the UK’s Soft Power in Global Health and the importance of continued leadership in this field.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow International Development Minister, in Washington DC to attend the World Bank Spring Meetings and carry out a number of engagements in her role as a Shadow Minister.

Auhor: Major General James Michael Cowan CBE, DSO is Chief Executive of the Halo Trust and former Commander in the Armed Forces.

The world is facing a daunting set of international challenges. Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine rages on, China’s rapid military build-up is more expansive than anything seen since World War II, and a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza. When the world needs stability, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls in 2024, including the UK, US, and India.