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The latest news and updates from the Coalition for Global Prosperity.
CGP Welcomes New Foreign Secretary
The Coalition for Global Prosperity welcomes the The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP as the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
In Conversation With Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted an In Conversation event with the Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP. The event was held in partnership with the Young Conservatives Network.
The discussion looked at the future of UK foreign policy, the state of the UK-US Special Relationship and what we can do as we move forward in Afghanistan.
CGP's First Essay Collection Published at Westminster Abbey
The Coalition for Global Prosperity have launched The Future of Aid: Development in the 2020s.
Ryan Henson on Smarter Aid, Centre Write Magazine
Smarter aid, in support of our diplomacy and defence objectives, can both save and improve lives, defend vulnerable people from authoritarian advances, and keep British values at the heart of international affairs in the twenty-first century.
Board Member Alistair Burt Speaks to Iain Dale
Coalition for Global Prosperity Board Member Alistair Burt recently spoke to LBC’s Iain Dale about his previous roles in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development
The Time For UK Leadership on Climate Change is Now
Whilst supporting those that need it the most, the time is also now for the UK to step up their leadership on the international stage and set the agenda for ambitious targets for the years ahead. Transformational change is possible, but only with a joined up radical new approach.
The Development Strategy and UK National Interest
The Government’s upcoming Development Strategy is the ideal opportunity to continue building on the foundations of what Global Britain stands for. We’ve seen the overall strategy announced through the Integrated Review as well as the Defence Review. But the third part of this had been missing – until now.
Saqib Bhatti MP: Religious freedoms are under attack and it is up to Britain to protect them
Freedom is something that has been spoken a lot about in recent weeks and months. Many of us may have even enjoyed a highly anticipated ‘Freedom Day’. Of course, the end of lockdown was a significant moment for so many in this country. However, around the world we can find countless instances of men, women and children robbed of the most basic freedoms with no roadmap or exit strategy in sight.
Global Britain: How the UK can help protect religious freedoms around the world
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a panel discussion which looked at how Global Britain can help to protect religious freedoms around the world.
CGP at the Global Partnership for Education Conference 2021
The Coalition for Global Prosperity’s Director of Advocacy Libby Smith was at the Global Education Summit in London which was co-hosted by the UK and Kenya.
In Conversation with Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP
Ryan Henson, Chief Executive at the Coalition for Global Prosperity, spoke with Chair of the Commons Defence Select Committee Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP about the UK’s role on the world stage, how we can make the most effective use of our soft power and what Global Britain can truly mean.
Statement on The Vote in Parliament Relating to UK Aid
A statement from Ryan Henson, Chief Executive, following the recent vote in Parliament on the UK’s overseas aid commitments.
Ryan Henson, CEO on GB News
Ryan Henson, CEO spoke on GB News about UK Aid and how the UK can remain a force for good on the world stage.
Armed Forces Day and Global Britain
As we mark Armed Forces Day, the Coalition for Global Prosperity looks at some of the incredible ways in which our armed forces work with development to help bring stability and security to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.
The UK is at its strongest when Defence, Development and Trade are all working together.
Introducing CGP's Summer Intern: Rosie Boughton-Shields
I am inspired to work for an organisation where the alignment of moral international duty and national interest, the marrying of heart and mind, is emphasised, especially when, due to the pandemic, people are facing hardships both at home and across the globe
Ryan Henson speaks to the Council on Geostrategy about UK Aid
Ryan Henson, Chief Executive of the Coalition for Global Prosperity, recently spoke to the Council on Geostrategy about the importance of UK aid and looked at the ongoing debate around the UK’s aid commitments.
The G7 has finally arrived. It's time for Global Britain to shine.
This week finally sees the start of the long awaited G7 summit in Cornwall - the first in person meeting of the group for two years. But with all of the buzz around the arrival of President Biden on his first overseas visit and the excitement that comes with endless motorcades through the streets of Cornwall, what can we expect from the meeting of the world’s most powerful democracies?
Report: Swing Voters and the Electoral Significance of Foreign Aid: A Study in Conservative- Lib Dem Marginals
The Coalition for Global Prosperity has partnered with the British Foreign Policy Group to look into attitudes to foreign aid in marginal constituencies in England.
Ryan Henson: Aid is about so much more than just doing the right thing
When we think about our national security, we rightly consider the military, intelligence services and our police as being central to the dedicated work being undertaken around the clock that helps keep our families safe. But there is another crucial component to the UK’s foreign policy machinery that helps secure both our interests abroad, and our security at home — UK Overseas Development.