Oral QuestionForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Tabled: 26 November 2025Answered: 2 December 2025

Asked by

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)

We are working across Government to build a new strategic partnership with the EU. The Foreign Secretary and I meet regularly with European partners, and I will be doing so later this week. Last month I joined the Foreign Secretary and the Defence Secretary for the first foreign and security policy dialogue with EU High Representative Kallas. Collaborative relationships are key to building this partnership and delivering what the British people want—on growth, the cost of living, security and action to counter irregular migration.