All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in a particular policy area, region or country. APPGs have no official status within Parliament.
Many receive donations and funding from organisations in order to advance their cause
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To bring together parliamentarians, campaigners, communities, and other stakeholders to examine issues of African Reparations and the repatriation of art and cultural artefacts, as well as exploring policy proposals on reparations and development, and how best to redress the legacies of African enslavement and colonialism.
To develop and advocate for policies which promote fair taxation and put a stop to corruption or financial crime. The APPG works not only for the headline fiscal purpose of increasing public revenue, but also for the wider purpose of ensuring that the public continues to have faith in the system. We are non-partisan and work to build consensus across the political divide.
To combat antisemitism and help develop and seek implementation of effective public policy to combat antisemitism.
To provide a forum for parliamentarians and employers to discuss how to promote the role of high quality apprenticeships.
To promote understanding of the significant contribution of brewing and pubs to the UK economy and wider society, including their economic, social, cultural and historic importance, contribution to tourism, the social responsibility exercised by the sector, and also supporting the UK's brewing and pub sectors worldwide.
To promote and celebrate the heritage, traditions, history, and culture of the British Isles, in areas such as flags, heraldry, national symbols, historic counties, the celebration of patron saints, and other customs and areas of national significance.
To support Christians of all denominations and parties in their work in politics.
To run events and activities in parliament with the purpose of advancing understanding of policy issues surrounding climate change and enabling cross-party discussion and action on climate policy.
To promote the Commonwealth through engagement with Commonwealth partners and nongovernment stakeholders; to take advantage of opportunities within the widening Commonwealth network; to ensure the argument is made for Britain's diplomatic realignment towards the Commonwealth; and to ensure that there is a hub for dialogue between Commonwealth interest groups.
To act as a cross party forum which will discuss the issues affecting the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories and promote a better understanding of the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories through closer relations between British parliamentarians, the governments of the dependencies and territories and their people.
To champion cycling and walking in the context of the growing importance of all forms of active travel. Our main aim is to get more people cycling and walking in the UK, more often and more safely.
To inform the parliamentarians of the day on the energy issues of the day.
To boost ambition and promote informed debate on climate, nature and resource use in Parliament. The APPG's activities span three broad themes: natural environment, climate and energy, waste and resources.
To be a key driver for change and a forum for education that brings together parliamentarians, organisations and individuals from the private and public sector who share the objective of creating a financial services sector which encourages and sustains both growth and financial inclusion.
To meet and consider important fire safety and rescue issues with appropriate specialists in these fields, consulting wider with other related agencies to create a safer built environment; contributing to fire safety events both inside and outside parliament, whilst raising issues of concern to government through its minsters.
To support motorsport in the UK, encourage links with parliament and promote the benefits of the sport.
To accelerate policy change to facilitate the commercialisation of fusion technology and provide a forum for parliamentarians of all parties to work together to make the case for investment in fusion energy.
To further UK-Greece relations and discuss issues affecting both countries.
The APPG is committed to improving the health, lives and experiences of families and adults living in temporary accommodation across England. The group will highlight the damaging health and educational impact of living in temporary accommodation, especially for children.
To bring together non-religious MPs and peers to discuss matters of shared interests.
To promote the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between the UK and India, focusing on trade and investment, education, sustainable development, culture, health, science and innovation, defence and security, and enhancing the relationship between both countries’ parliaments on a national and regional level, and promoting people-to-people links.
The APPG believes that international freedom of religion or belief is a crucial human right. We therefore seek to raise its profile in government, in parliament, in the media and among the general public.
To further UK-Italy relations and discuss issues affecting both countries.
To encourage wider and deeper enjoyment of jazz, to increase parliamentarians' understanding of the jazz industry and issues surrounding it, to promote jazz as a musical form and to raise its profile inside and outside parliament.
The APPG accelerates policy change, promotes zero carbon solutions, supports clean growth technology, and embeds the UK’s commitment to a net zero carbon economy. It provides a forum for MPs and peers to collectively advocate for urgent government action for a low carbon future in the UK.
To provide a focal point for MPs and peers with an interest in opera; to further the appreciation of opera for all ages; and to provide a link between this art form and parliament.
To examine the use of restorative justice principles within the UK justice system; to raise the profile of restorative justice principles within parliament; and to provide opportunities for policy discussion and consultation.
To foster international parliamentary relations and to encourage members of the parliamentary estate and associated government offices to partake in rugby football union.
To be a primary focus for scientific and technological issues, providing a long-term liaison between parliamentarians and scientific bodies, science-based industry and the academic world.
To champion the UK’s semiconductors industry while advocating the role of national domestic capacity within the global supply chain. The group will engage with government decision-makers to push forward the policy agenda surrounding semiconductor design and manufacturing in the UK while highlighting the economic and skills benefits.
To promote economic growth across the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, supporting the Great South West Partnership, and providing a forum to discuss pan-regional ambitions.
To address medical, care, treatment, and broader issues faced by people with spinal cord injuries.
To promote close relations between the parliaments and peoples of the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein; to foster a deeper understanding of our respective countries; and to promote close ties with the Embassy of the Swiss Confederation and the Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
To support and mobilise parliamentarians of all parties to push for the UK government’s commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, both at home and abroad.