Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What recent discussions he has had with EU counterparts on topics of mutual interest”
Tabled: 26 February 2026Answered: 5 March 2026
Asked by
Steve Race
Labour — Exeter
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
Since leaving the European Union, it has never been more important to work alongside the EU in the global context that we face. It is in our country’s interest to have a stronger trading and security relationship. Our new strategic partnership with the EU is good for bills, good for jobs and good for borders. We continue our negotiations ahead of the next summit.