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B15: Against Trump's Imperialism

The following table describes the status, the proposer and other metadata of this motion.
Metadata of the motion
Consultation:Winter General Meeting 2026
Agenda item:3. Motions of Policy and Organisation
Proposer:Haydn Osborne-Brookes (Green Party)
Status:Accepted
Submitted:01/28/2026, 10:50

Motion text

The Young Greens note:

  • Trump's actions in Venezuela, and his continued threats of the same in
    other areas, such as Cuba and Greenland, are explicit examples of
    imperialism and the kidnapping of President Maduro demonstrates a clear
    breach of international law.
  • Trump's excuse of drug consumption as a justification for his actions in
    Venezuela has no standing, as the majority of drug imports into America
    are coming from places other than Venezuela, such as China and Mexico.
  • Trump's consultation with oil companies prior to his actions in Venezuela
    demonstrates his true motive - oil. Trump has openly spoken about his
    intent to allow American oil companies to exploit Venezuelan resources for
    their own profit. This is neo-colonialism.

The Young Greens believe:

  • The war on drugs has failed, and in order to solve the overconsumption of
    drugs, we need to legalise and regulate all drugs, as this is a proven way
    of reducing drug consumption.
  • All forms of imperialism, neo-colonialism and breaches of international
    law are absolutely unacceptable and must be condemned worldwide.
  • Trump's threatened invasion of Greenland has shown the failures of NATO as
    a defence alliance, and therefore we believe that we must leave NATO in
    favour of an alternative alliance with our European partners and others,
    that is focused on peace rather than increased defence spending beyond
    what is necessary.

The Young Greens resolve:

  • To continue to loudly oppose all forms of imperialism, neo-colonialism and
    breaches
    of international law.
  • To call for the legalisation and regulation of all drugs, and support any
    efforts and/or legislation which aims to bring about this change.
  • To call for the UK to leave NATO in favour of an alternative alliance with
    our European
    partners and others, that is focused on peace rather than increased
    defence
    spending beyond what is necessary.
Go to line:

Supporters


  • Curtis Cooper (Barking and Dagenham Green Party)
  • Charlotte Brown (Gwent Green Party)
  • Beth Hartness (Manchester Green Party)

Amendments

none

Comments

01/29/2026

Manu Teague-Sharpe:

I agree with everything in this motion. My concern is that 2/3 of the resolutions are things the Young Greens or Green Party already do, and the big policy change that is leaving NATO is buried somewhat.
02/05/2026

Haydn Osborne-Brookes:

Hi Manu, I'll make it very clear at the start of the discussion that this motion is anti-NATO
01/30/2026

Harrison Grain:

Whilst I largely agree with this motion, my biggest concern is a matter of interim defensive matters. Although I am ultimately in favour of a NATO withdrawal and the formation a European defensive alliance, it is also my belief that we should remain with NATO until this prospective alliance is secured. I would be more comfortable supporting this motion if it stated that the UK would remain in NATO for a time to ensure smoother collaboration with our European partners in matters of defence until an alternative alliance is properly organised.
02/05/2026

Haydn Osborne-Brookes:

Hi Harrison, this was my intent with the motion but apologies if the wording wasn't clear enough! I'll happily take a clearer wording of this as a friendly amendment on Saturday.
02/06/2026

Harrison Grain:

Thanks for responding. I'm glad that we are on the same page. An action such as this would be the most drastic shift in British foreign policy this century so I'm glad you're giving it the consideration it deserves.
02/07/2026

Ethan Cass:

It’s important to make the distinction between legalisation and DECRIMINALISATION of drugs. Reform are attacking this policy by not understanding this nuance.
02/18/2026

Haydn Osborne-Brookes:

Sorry, I've only just seen this Ethan. To clarify - our policy is legalisation and regulation, not decriminalisation. There is a significant difference.