Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 901732
UK Relations with EU: Defence
Tabled: 21 October 2026
Answered: 27 October 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of negotiating a growth and defence partnership with the EU.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerThe EU remains our closest partner and biggest market. In 2025, almost half [45%] of the UK’s total trade was with the EU, valued at nearly £860 billion. At the 2026 Summit, we are aiming to complete new deals on food and drink, emissions trading and Yout...
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