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Statement on the Safety of the Rwanda Bill

After a meeting this evening, the One Nation Caucus of Conservative MPs is recommending that its members vote for the Government’s Safety of Rwanda Bill at its Second Reading. The Caucus remains concerned about any future amendments that would mean the UK Government breaching the rule of law and its international obligations, and would oppose such amendments in the House of Commons. Damian Green MP, Chair of the One Nation Caucus, commented: “We have taken the decision that the…

Boosting Growth – Our Proposals for the Autumn Statement

The One Nation Conservatives have released suggestions ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement designed to place the Conservative Party where it should always be: on the common ground of politics applying Conservative principles to address the main issues of the day.

This report authored by Rt Hon Damain Green MP, Stephen Hammond MP, and other senior MP’s, sets out a vision to see new homes built, a fairer and simpler tax system, and practical measures to reach net zero.

“One Nation Pathway to Recovery” report

The One Nation Caucus and the Tory Reform Group have today released a new paper, “One Nation Pathway to Recovery”, setting out a raft of policy options for building our country back better after Covid.  The report, produced using ideas set out in the Caucus’ series of “One Nation Recovery Papers” and the work of the Tory Reform Group’s Policy Board, is available in full here. The Telegraph has also covered the report: “Do more to help young and…

“Helping the North” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a seventh report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out options for how to better support and connect the North of England. “Helping the North and Struggling Communities”, authored by the Rt Hon Alec Shelbrooke MP, with contributions from Paul Howell MP and Andrew Bowie MP, is available in full here.

“Connecting Communities” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a sixth report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out options for how to better connect local communities and support volunteering. “Connecting Communities”, authored by Dean Russell MP, with contributions from Jo Gideon MP and Selaine Saxby MP, is available in full here. Dean also discussed the new report in an article for Politics Home, available here.

Statement on the Spending Review

The One Nation Caucus has today a statement setting out recommendations for the Chancellor’s Spending Review on Wednesday. The Statement, available in full here and taking recommendations from the Caucus’ recent series of One Nation Recovery Papers, calls for the Government to: Maintain the UK’s 0.7% spending target on international aid; Expand the Pupil Premium to include an additional “catch up” element; Support and extend the Opportunity Areas Scheme; Accelerate their commitment to spend £2.3 billion on mental health…

“Global Britain and Development” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a fifth report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out options for how to reform our approach to international development, to protect the UK’s aid budget while improving the efficiency of spending. “Global Britain”, authored by Anthony Mangnall MP with contributions from six other Conservatives, including two former Foreign Secretaries, is available in full here. Media coverage of the new report is also available below: The Telegraph, ‘UK aid…

“The Future of Education” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a fourth report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out ideas for how to reform our education system and give every child the best start in life. “The Future of Education”, co-authored by Flick Drummond MP and Cherilyn Mackrory MP, is available in full here. Media coverage of the new report is also available below: The Guardian, ‘Tory MPs back ditching GCSE exams in English school system overhaul’ (link)…

“Building Back Greener” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a third report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out options for how to protect the environment and tackle climate change while boosting the economic recovery. “Building Back Greener”, authored by Jerome Mayhew MP with contributions from five other Conservative MPs, is available in full here. Media coverage of the new report is also available below: The Guardian, ‘Moderate Tories join greens to call for fossil fuel car ban…

“Upwardly Mobile” Paper

The One Nation Caucus has today released a second report in our series of “One Nation Recovery Papers”, setting out options for how to boost opportunity and social mobility. “Upwardly Mobile”, authored by John Penrose MP with contributions from nine other Conservative MPs, is available in full here.