A movement for the millions who want politics to match the ambition of the country. We’re doing things differently. Not a party. Not a think tank. Built beyond Westminster, with the ideas and reach to shape what comes next.
We are proud to launch Prosper UK, a movement founded on a simple truth: there is a clear gap in British politics, and millions of voters feel politically homeless. We want to bring those people together, take the conversation beyond Westminster, and build a national movement rooted in listening, enterprise and serious policy.
The UK can only truly prosper with an open, competitive, pro-enterprise economy where hard work is rewarded, people can save for a home, start a business, and pass something on to the next generation.
At a time when some claim populism of the left and right is inevitable, we reject that view. We believe there is an urgent space for practical, pro-business politics that unites rather than divides, that stands up to both the left and the populist right, and that refuses easy answers and empty promises.
As moderate conservatives, we are determined to fill that space, offering stability, responsibility and optimism for the country’s future.
Co-Chair
Andy Street is the former Mayor of the West Midlands (2017–2024). He won two unexpected elections in 2017 and 2021 in what many regarded as a Labour heartland. He remains a leading voice for the…
Co-Chair
Ruth Davidson is a writer, broadcaster, company director and politician. A former leader of the Scottish Conservatives, she sits in the House of Lords as a Conservative Peer. Ruth entered politics following a career in news…
Vice-chair
David Gauke is Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes, a Senior Adviser at Instinctif Partners, and Chair of Negotient LLP. In 2024, he was asked by the Government to chair the Independent Sentencing Review, which…
After leaving politics in 2019, having held cabinet roles under 3 Prime Ministers, including as Home Secretary, Amber has returned to a business career focusing on roles in energy and finance. She is on the…
Margot's career spans politics, business and public policy, with deep roots in the West Midlands and a track record across the private and public sectors. She served as Member of Parliament for Stourbridge from 2010…
David Lidington has been an active Conservative since 1975 and served as MP for Aylesbury from 1992 to 2019. He held senior Cabinet roles under Theresa May, including Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and…
Gavin Barwell runs NorthStar, a company he co-founded which advises businesses on UK and geopolitics. He is also a non-executive director of Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest housing association. He served as Downing Street…
Executive Director
Simon’s career spans politics and public affairs in both the UK and Europe. He has worked across campaign and parliamentary environments, including senior roles supporting policy development, political communications, campaign delivery and has also served…
