The Atlantic Bridge

The Atlantic Bridge Research and Education Scheme was an educational charity founded in 1997 with Margaret Thatcher as its president to promote Atlanticism, an ideology of cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States regarding political, economic, and defence issues. It was set up by Liam Fox, former Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom.[1] Cabinet ministers Michael Gove, George Osborne and William Hague,[2] and Chris Grayling have previously sat on its advisory panel, as have American senators Jon Kyl, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman. The organisation's principal staff included Catherine Bray (US Executive Director), Adam Werritty (UK Executive Director) and Kara Watt (Operations Director).[2]

It was dissolved in September 2011, following a critical report from the Charity Commission the previous year.[3][4][5]

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  3. ^ Rupert Neate (5 October 2011). "Charity created by Liam Fox axed after watchdog issues criticism". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
  4. ^ Regulatory Case Report – The Atlantic Bridge Research and Education Scheme (Report). Charity Commission for England and Wales. 26 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010. Alt URL
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