Events at Conservative Party Conference

Monday 6th October 2025

10:00am - 11:00am

Inside Secure Zone

Can UK Aid Help Stop the Boats?
Hosted by the Coalition for Global Prosperity and Conservatives in Foreign Policy

The Government wants to tackle irregular migration by addressing the root causes at the source. Research shows that aid can reduce migration, especially when spent on education and infrastructure. This panel will explore whether UK aid can realistically reduce irregular  migration and the interplay between aid, foreign policy and national security.

  • The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer

  • The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor (Invited)

  • Katie Lam MP, Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent, The Conservative Party (invited)

  • Dr Ranj Alaaldin, Director, Conservatives in Foreign Policy 

  • Chaired by Ryan Henson, Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Global Prosperity

Monday 6th October 15

11:30am - 12:30pm
Inside Secure Zone

From Diplomacy to Drama: Is Soft Power a Worthwhile Investment in a Volatile Era? with the HALO Trust
Hosted by the Coalition for Global Prosperity and The HALO Trust

While Britain has long been regarded as a global leader in soft power, amidst growing geopolitical competition and tough fiscal constraints, support for investment in soft power continues to fluctuate - with worrying ramifications. This panel will explore the promise of soft power; asking, amidst calls to redirect resources to defence instead, whether it remains a credible investment in the dangerous world Britain faces today. 

  • Major General (Retd) James Cowan CBE DSO, Chief Executive Officer, The HALO Trust

  • David Reed MP, Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East

  • Aphra Brandreth MP, Member of Parliament for Chester South and Eddisbury

  • Chaired by Harry Coulson, Senior Government Relations Advisor, Coalition for Global Prosperity.

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Venue
New York, NY

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