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The latest news and updates from the Coalition for Global Prosperity.
The Integrated Review Refresh. What's changed?
The UK Government has recently launched it’s Integrated Review Refresh to address the new challenges posed by China and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But so close to the previous IR, what has changed?
Commonwealth Day 2023
Today marks Commonwealth Day - the first to be overseen by King Charles since he took to the throne last year.
CGP Response to Publication of the Integrated Review
A statement from the Coalition for Global Prosperity following the publication of the UK Government’s Integrated Review.
Peter Gibson: What I learned about immigration on my visit to the US
The issue of small boats issue has topped the Government agenda this week and it is also a top issue in my postbag. It is right that the Government and Parliament decides who, when and how people come here – not criminal gangs.
Global Britain Podcast: Ian Byrne MP
In this week's episode, Ryan Baldry speaks with Ian Byrne MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby since 2019.
Launch of the Transatlantic Essay Collection
The Coalition for Global Prosperity have launched our first Transatlantic Essay Collection: “Sinews of Global Prosperity”.
Landmines and unexploded ordnance will endanger the lives of Ukrainian people for years to come
Author: Darren Cormack, CEO of Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
The first bombs fell on Kyiv a year ago today. But just 365 days later, it is already clear that landmines and unexploded ordnance will threaten and endanger the lives of Ukrainian people for years to come. At MAG, we know from our work on the ground that such long-term contamination is just one of the legacies of war once the guns have fallen silent
Global Britain Podcast: Paulette Hamilton MP
In the latest episode of the Global Britain Podcast, Senior Communications Manager Ryan Baldry speaks with Paulette Hamilton MP, Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington.
Parliamentary Visit to Kenya
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a cross-party Parliamentary visit to Kenya in partnership with World Vision. We were joined by Maggie Throup MP and Liam Byrne MP
Parliamentary Visit to Washington D.C.
During the February recess, the Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a parliamentary visit to Washington, D.C. with a delegation of MPs in order to discuss and address the U.S. and the UK’s shared global foreign policy challenges and opportunities with key decision-makers across the Atlantic.
1946 Forum Washington D.C. Breakfast
Climate change is a threat multiplier, exacerbating risks to global stability. As the world warms, new geopolitical flashpoints are emerging while existing challenges such as poverty, conflict and migration are intensifying.
CGP Hosts the Global Britain Summit
The Coalition for Global Prosperity was pleased to host the first Global Britain Summit on 8th February 2023 at RSA House, Westminster.
Global Britain Podcast: Giles Watling MP
In the latest episode of the Global Britain Podcast, Ryan Baldry speaks with Giles Watling MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Clacton.
'The formidable and lasting power of multilateral partnerships': Ernest Bevin's continued relevance in 2023
Despite rationing and hardship at home, working-class voters in postwar Britain understood the need to provide aid to Europe and beyond. Ryan Henson and Alice Palmer argue that Ernest Bevin, more than any other politician, was the reason why.
Parliamentary Visit to Kenya
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a cross-party delegation of Members of Parliament to visit Kenya in association with CAFOD.
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP for the latest in our series of “In Conversation” events. The event was chaired by Ryan Henson, Chief Executive of CGP.
CGP Hosts Expert Panel on Global Education
The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host an expert panel looking at the issue of access to education and global development in partnership with Liberal Democrats in International Development.
10 Years of the Za’atari Refugee Camp
Author: Baroness Mobarik
Ten years is a long time in any life. For those who came as children or were born in the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan, it is forever. Another forgotten people, another town of containers or caravans or whatever you like to call them, hot under the desert sun during the day and freezing cold at night. Dismal landscapes depicting little hope for a better future.
Education is the crux of the 2030 Agenda
Author: Alice Palmer, Communications & Events Assistant
Today, 24th January, marks the fifth International Day of Education. The fourth Sustainable Development Goal, quality education – or more specifically to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" – is the thread that runs through every one of the sixteen others.
January Edition of the Global Britain Magazine
The January edition of the Global Britain Magazine has now been published