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The latest news and updates from the Coalition for Global Prosperity.
Cross-Party Parliamentary Visit to Washington D.C.
This week, CGP hosted a cross-party delegation of MPs to discuss development, defence and diplomacy in Washington D.C.
Launch of the International Development White Paper: CGP Response
The response of the Coalition for Global Prosperity following the launch of the International Development White Paper.
CGP hosts Annual Lecture with Lord Heseltine
This week, CGP hosted our first Annual Lecture with Lord Heseltine, esteemed Conservative politician.
Now more than ever, future MPs must be equipped to understand foreign policy
The era of the long Parliamentary apprenticeship, during which a newly elected MP might hone their speechmaking or develop policy ideas, appears to be over.
It is vital for our security that the politicians of tomorrow understand the complex international issues of today
Each generation of Parliamentarians will have crises they need to confront. The current Parliament has arguably faced one of the most challenging international environments in recent memory with Covid, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and now the Israel-Palestine conflict. But when MPs enter Parliament, with the exception of a few, none will have ever considered geopolitics and conflict.
Launch of the Future Leaders Programme Essay Collection
Today, CGP launched the Future Leaders Essay Collection to conclude our inaugural 2023 Future Leaders Programme.
In Conversation with The Rt Hon David Lammy MP & Lisa Nandy MP
At Labour Party Conference 2023 in Liverpool, the Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a discussion with Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP & Shadow Development Minister Lisa Nandy MP.
CGP hosts Reception with the Foreign Secretary at CPC 2023
CGP were delighted to host The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Foreign Secretary, at a reception at Conservative Party Conference 2023 in partnership with Conservative Friends of the Armed Forces.
CGP hosts Justice for Ukraine Reception at Conservative Party Conference 2023
CGP were honoured to host a reception with the Attorney General, The Rt Hon Victoria Prentis MP, and Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP, to discuss the UK’s efforts to persecute Russian war crimes and support Ukraine’s fight for justice.
The Great Aid Debate: Should charity start at home?
CGP were delighted to collaborate with the TaxPayers’ Alliance at Conservative Party Conference for a panel discussion about the UK’s foreign aid budget.
Should UK Aid help “stop the boats”?
CGP were delighted to host an expert panel discussion about the relationship between UK Aid, migration, and global prosperity and security at Conservative Party Conference 2023.
Is Girls’ Education really a silver bullet for UK Foreign Policy?
CGP were delighted to partner with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) at Conservative Party Conference 2023 to discuss how the silver bullet of education can address global challenges.
Connecting the Dots: How the climate is shaping humanitarian emergencies
CGP partnered with CAFOD for a panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference 2023, “Connecting the dots: How the climate is shaping humanitarian emergencies.”
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
CGP were delighted to partner with WaterAid for an ‘In Conversation’ event with The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP to discuss water security.
Protecting UK Security, Preventing Conflicts Globally
CGP were delighted to partner with Mines Advisory Group (MAG) for a panel discussion at Conservative Party Conference about the UK’s role in preventing armed conflict globally.
Ryan Henson on GB News Debate: Should UK Aid Be Cut?
During Conservative Party Conference 2023, Chief Executive Ryan Henson joined GB News to discuss why the UK Aid Budget should not be cut.
A new Marshall Plan for overseas aid is a moral imperative – and a strategic necessity for Britain
Today, the United Kingdom faces its own set of challenges, and a new Marshall Plan for overseas aid and development could be the answer to fostering national security and alleviating poverty on a global scale.
Parliamentary Delegation to Washington D.C.
During the Conference Parliamentary Recess, CGP hosted a delegation of Conservative Members of Parliament for a visit to Washington D.C. James Gray MP, Jane Stevenson MP, Mark Jenkinson MP and Mark Logan MP.
CGP at Liberal Democrats Party Conference 2023
CGP were delighted to kick off Party Conference season with a panel at Liberal Democrats Party Conference in Bournemouth in partnership with Lib Dems in International Development (LDID) and BOND.
Future Leaders Policy Retreat at Ditchley Park
The Coalition for Global Prosperity were pleased to host the second in our series of Policy Retreats for future Parliamentary Candidates in Ditchley Park, Oxfordshire.