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.

Authors: The Rt Hon Alistair Burt and Ryan Henson

At a time when the world is facing what Lord Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, has described as a daunting set of international challenges, the United Kingdom is at its most influential when it acts as a global leader in development as well as in defence and diplomacy.

Author: Tom Collinge, Head of Policy and Comms at Progressive Britain

I was privileged to attend a dinner recently organised by the coalition for global prosperity marking the anniversary of Winston Churchill’s sinews of peace speech. The subject of the dinner, and of the speech, was what role should Britian play in the world in the context of its longstanding partnership and cultural ties with America. It is indeed the speech where Churchill coined the phrase “special relationship” to describe that warm in principle and often difficult in practice partnership between the two countries. 

The Coalition for Global Prosperity held a Parliamentary Roundtable in the Churchill War Rooms as part of the 1946 Forum Programme.

Author: Ellie Evelyn, Senior Operations Officer

Motherhood should be a joyous journey that women embark on; however at home and overseas due to the maternal death rate, motherhood can be a much more daunting venture. 

Author: Ryan Baldry, Senior Communications Manager

In the run up to the second anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, this G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting was always going to be a challenge.

Author: Zoe Swanwick, Researcher

The latest findings from the Development Engagement Lab (DEL) poll offers an optimistic story regarding the UK's aid budget, something that historically has been a hard sell to the general public.

Author: Ryan Baldry, Senior Communications Manager

This year’s Munich Security Conference should have been all about Ukraine and increasing European Security but one piece of news shocked not only the conference but the diplomatic and foreign policy world: the death of Alexei Navalny and the words that followed from his wife Yulia Navalnaya.

Author: Ryan Henson, CGP Chief Executive

The UK public have welcomed Ukrainian refugees into their homes and communities. Those fleeing political persecution in Hong Kong and Afghanistan have also been accepted warmly. This illustrates the generous instincts of our country and a commitment to being a burden-sharing nation that does our bit for those in desperate need.

Author: Jane Stevenson MP

A report by Coalition for Global Prosperity outlines how long-term drivers of irregular migration are at risk of increasing. The development of expertise and funding can be used to tackle the issue at its source

The latest report from the Coalition for Global Prosperity which looks at how UK Aid can be used as a tool to help stop irregular migration to the UK.

Ahead of the official launch of CGP’s latest report: Can UK Aid Help Stop Irregular Migration, we held a roundtable in Parliament with MPs and policy makers to discuss the role that the UK’s Development Expertise can play in helping to reduce irregular migration.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to partner with Uniting To Combat NTDs and the Labour Campaign for International Development to host a Parliamentary Roundtable discussion on World NTD Day.

Author: Lord Michael Heseltine

As I recently outlined in a lecture hosted by the Coalition for Global Prosperity, the lessons I learned from Liverpool can pave the way for a moral, sustainable solution to the immigration crisis.

2023 was a tumultuous year in international development marked by escalating conflict and climate disasters. The UK has responded with breadth and speed, and 2024, the Year of Elections, presents a significant opportunity for the UK to navigate geopolitical challenges strategically.