Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What steps he is taking to help strengthen the UK's relations with the EU.”
Tabled: 15 January 2026Answered: 22 January 2026
Asked by
Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat — Mid Sussex
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
The Government agreed a new strategic partnership with the EU in May last year, delivering for UK jobs, easing the burden on bill payers and strengthening our borders. Whereas we are making significant progress, it seems the Conservative party and Reform would rip it up. Given that Reform has just recruited that well-known remainer, the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick), who knows what its latest position is.