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Articles tagged with: Global Britain
Global Britain has a vital role to play in helping cure neglected diseases
Health
By Dr Bernard Pécoul and Lord Trees
Global Britain has a vital role to play in helping cure neglected diseases
A silent medical revolution has been going on over the past decade. Innovative initiatives to bring the best science to the most vulnerable communities have resulted in breakthrough cures and preventative drugs for some of the world’s most neglected diseases.
In the face of disease outbreaks across the world, Global Britain must act now to protect children’s futures
Health
By Theo Clarke MP
In the face of disease outbreaks across the world, Global Britain must act now to protect children’s futures
The past year has shown us the power of immunisation. It gave us back our lives. Immunisation has rightly been high on the global agenda and I’m proud that the UK government has led the way.
Global Britain can play a leading role in atrocity prevention
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Global Britain can play a leading role in atrocity prevention
I was in my early twenties when a shocking picture of emaciated Bosnian men being held prisoner behind barbed wire was published in the press.
Global Britain has a responsibility to act as conflict and climate change push displacement to a record high
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
Global Britain has a responsibility to act as conflict and climate change push displacement to a record high
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ estimates that 82.4 million people are displaced worldwide, 42 per cent of whom are children - and 32 per cent of whom are refugees. We need an urgent international response to address the root causes.
Britain started 2020 as a development superpower but will end 2021 having failed to deliver on the global stage
Economy
By Andrew Mitchell MP
Britain started 2020 as a development superpower but will end 2021 having failed to deliver on the global stage
The Chancellor is a man of his word and has now given a clear commitment that Britain will return to 0.7 per cent GNI for aid spending by 2024. This commitment is welcome and is far clearer than what he proposed in July, when 26 of my Conservative colleagues joined me in voting against his motion in the House of Commons.
The UK must show it remains a world-leading place to invest
Economy
By Andy Burwell
The UK must show it remains a world-leading place to invest
This week the UK will host investors from around the world at the Global Investment Summit. This is not only an opportunity to showcase British investment opportunities, innovation and expertise but it is also an important moment to remind decision makers why the UK has always been a top place to invest and grow.
What now for Global Britain after Afghanistan crisis?
Foreign affairs
By Laura Hutchinson
What now for Global Britain after Afghanistan crisis?
The government’s 'Integrated Review of foreign policy' foretold 2021 would be a year of British leadership, stating that with the UK chairing the G7 and COP26 it would demonstrate their global commitment and “interoperability with allies”.
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
Defence
What Does The Chaotic Withdrawal From Afghanistan Mean For ‘Global Britain’?
“You make shit decisions, people will die”. That’s the blunt assessment of Johnny Mercer, army veteran and former veterans minister, after a week of recriminations in government over the fallout from the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.
It would be a dereliction of duty not to ask what went wrong in Afghanistan
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It would be a dereliction of duty not to ask what went wrong in Afghanistan
Winning in Afghanistan was always going to be difficult but avoidable errors made it impossible. We should have the political courage to now hold an inquiry.
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Education
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Global Britain: an ambitious template for international trade agreements in an uncertain era
Following Brexit, the UK has reclaimed its competence in trade and investment policy and its role as the sole negotiator of trade and investment agreements.
Britain is hosting the G7, but it is certainly not leading it
Foreign affairs
By Lisa Nandy MP
Britain is hosting the G7, but it is certainly not leading it
After years of trashing alliances and breaking promises, this must be the moment to change course and reset our relationships with the United States and EU.
Government must keep it’s word and reverse devastating foreign aid cuts
Foreign affairs
By Andrew Mitchell MP
Government must keep it’s word and reverse devastating foreign aid cuts
During a global pandemic, will we be thanked for pulling the rug from under the poorest countries of the world?
Alcohol reform could herald spirited future for Global Britain
Economy
By Douglas Ross MP
Alcohol reform could herald spirited future for Global Britain
Alcohol reform should focus on the tax burden on UK spirits and the competitive disadvantage the industry faces in the budget next week.
Halting UK arms exports linked to the conflict in Yemen would give real purpose to Global Britain
Foreign affairs
By Tobias Ellwood MP
Halting UK arms exports linked to the conflict in Yemen would give real purpose to Global Britain
Britain has become too risk averse, distracted by years of Brexit and reacting to international events rather than shaping them. But calling for global ceasefires to allow for Covid vaccinations is just the sort of leadership we traditionally excel at.
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
Defence
By Kevan Jones MP
Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’
I fear the absence of a credible Defence and Equipment Plan could risk the Integrated Review immediately unravelling.
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Brexit
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Britain's soft power has already been bruised by this government’s willingness to flout international law. We cannot afford to alienate relationships further by entertaining a no deal Brexit. If more time is required, then so be it
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Foreign affairs
By Mark Garnier and Baroness Jenkin
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Helping developing nations with their Covid vaccination programme is as important as vaccinating Britain, but we won't achieve it by cutting our foreign aid budget for short term domestic gain.
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Foreign affairs
By Romilly Greenhill
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Cutting the aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5% - to help cover the financial impact of Covid-19 - will harm millions of people at home and abroad, as well as damage the UK’s international standing.
Boris Johnson should be on notice, Joe Biden will set a high bar for international ambition and leadership
Foreign affairs
By Layla Moran MP
Boris Johnson should be on notice, Joe Biden will set a high bar for international ambition and leadership
International order is coming apart at the seams, the US and UK must step up and lead together to meet the urgent challenges we face on climate, coronavirus and human rights.
The Covid vaccine proves a confident Global Britain must engage in international partnerships
Coronavirus
By Beth Thompson
The Covid vaccine proves a confident Global Britain must engage in international partnerships
We can’t let the UK be left behind. If we aspire to be a global Britain, we must seize the opportunity to work with our European partners to solidify our position as an open and collaborative international research powerhouse.
Britain needs a National Strategy Council to drive our global interests
Foreign affairs
By Bob Seely MP
Britain needs a National Strategy Council to drive our global interests
Currently UK foreign policy lacks clarity and coherence. A National Strategy Council would look ahead to see both threats and opportunities, building a long-term global strategy for the UK.
Vaccine collaboration is welcome, but strong resilient health systems are the best protection for all
Health
By Lord McConnell and Pauline Latham MP
Vaccine collaboration is welcome, but strong resilient health systems are the best protection for all
Covid-19 has exposed weaknesses in health systems around the world, exacerbating existing inequalities and causing major disruptions to the provision of essential health services.
Can Global Britain influence human rights during trade negotiations?
Foreign affairs
By Nabil Rastani
Can Global Britain influence human rights during trade negotiations?
Brexit will no doubt change the dynamic of human rights diplomacy. Joint European mechanisms for tackling human rights abuses will no longer form the bedrock of the UK’s leverage tools.
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Environment
By Tim Loughton MP
A bold emissions target is key to Britain leading the fight against climate change
Hosting COP26 next year presents an opportunity for a newly independent Global Britain to strengthen international climate action, by setting an ambitious emissions target of our own by 2030.