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