Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate
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Who should the UK prioritise relations with – the US or the EU? Join the Independent Debate

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Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The changing geopolitical landscape, shaped by events such as Donald Trump’s return to power and growing security concerns from Russia, has further fuelled the debate. Those in favour of stronger EU ties argue that rebuilding the relationship could bolster trade, improve economic growth, and enhance security cooperation. Now we want to know what you think: should the UK focus on strengthening its relationship with the EU to rebuild economic and security ties, or should it continue prioritising its historic “special relationship” with the US?

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Should the UK and Europe step away from Nato – and US influence? Join The Independent Debate
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Should the UK and Europe step away from Nato – and US influence? Join The Independent Debate

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Trump tariff row sees Brits demand closer ties with EU, new poll reveals
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump tariff row sees Brits demand closer ties with EU, new poll reveals

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Every constituency in Britain favours trade with EU over US, new poll suggests
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Every constituency in Britain favours trade with EU over US, new poll suggests

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Will the Brexit headache ever end? Join our exclusive panel as we discuss five years of Britain outside the EU
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Will the Brexit headache ever end? Join our exclusive panel as we discuss five years of Britain outside the EU

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Independent readers want UK to prioritise EU relations – not US relationship
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Independent readers want UK to prioritise EU relations – not US relationship

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Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer
3 months, 1 week ago

Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer

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We’d side with EU against Trump in trade war, suggests Cabinet minister
3 months, 3 weeks ago

We’d side with EU against Trump in trade war, suggests Cabinet minister

The Telegraph  

Addressing the House of Lords International Agreements Committee on Monday, Mr Reynolds said: “To state the obvious, tariffs on UK goods entering the US would be a difficult thing for us to have to contend with. “But compared to the EU with over £800bn of bilateral trade, clearly if there are things that we are offered or asked to do …

UK must rebuild EU relations post-Brexit, Bank of England chief warns
4 months ago

UK must rebuild EU relations post-Brexit, Bank of England chief warns

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Trump's 'America first' policy may undo Brexit impact, play into Starmer's UK-EU relations 'reset'
4 months ago

Trump's 'America first' policy may undo Brexit impact, play into Starmer's UK-EU relations 'reset'

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been vocal about a “reset” in UK-EU relations but ruled out rejoining the single market or customs union As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency, his “America First” trade stance could complicate Britain’s post-Brexit global ambitions. British officials are bracing for Trump’s proposed tariffs, which would impact British exports to …

UK must boost ties with EU following Trump’s re-election, Starmer told
4 months ago

UK must boost ties with EU following Trump’s re-election, Starmer told

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British public backs closer relationship with EU after Brexit, new poll shows
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British public backs closer relationship with EU after Brexit, new poll shows

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How to rebuild our relationship with Europe after Brexit
2 years, 1 month ago

How to rebuild our relationship with Europe after Brexit

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EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1
4 years, 2 months ago

EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1

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US election: Post-Brexit UK will not be ‘centre of gravity’ for Biden administration, says former security adviser
4 years, 4 months ago

US election: Post-Brexit UK will not be ‘centre of gravity’ for Biden administration, says former security adviser

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British companies want to make the most of Brexit – investing in growth is how the government can help
5 years, 1 month ago

British companies want to make the most of Brexit – investing in growth is how the government can help

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Let’s move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit
5 years, 1 month ago

Let’s move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit

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BRUSSELS — As the United Kingdom prepared to bring to an end its 47-year EU membership, the bloc’s top officials on Friday pledged to continue playing a prominent role “in the ever-louder cacophony of the world,” despite the loss of a powerful affiliate. In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament …

US gives the UK a taste of life after Brexit
6 years ago

US gives the UK a taste of life after Brexit

CNN  

London CNN Business — The United States is giving the United Kingdom a preview of what it can expect from take-no-prisoners trade negotiations after Brexit. Henig said that the United States sees Brexit as an “opportunity to ensure the United Kingdom follows the US approach in areas such as food standards.” That would be politically unpopular in Britain. Trump has …

UK 'could build new military bases around world after Brexit'
6 years, 2 months ago

UK 'could build new military bases around world after Brexit'

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Brexit: UK will lose more in separation than EU, says bloc’s foreign policy chief
7 years, 10 months ago

Brexit: UK will lose more in separation than EU, says bloc’s foreign policy chief

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UK could become part of new trade area with the US, Canada and Mexico after Brexit
8 years, 4 months ago

UK could become part of new trade area with the US, Canada and Mexico after Brexit

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Brexit: Obama says US trade is the least of the UK’s problems right now
8 years, 8 months ago

Brexit: Obama says US trade is the least of the UK’s problems right now

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Can Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the US survive outside the EU?
8 years, 8 months ago

Can Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the US survive outside the EU?

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EU referendum: Brexit 'would make world even more dangerous and difficult to manage', says David Petraeus
8 years, 11 months ago

EU referendum: Brexit 'would make world even more dangerous and difficult to manage', says David Petraeus

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Brexit would only bring 'low' cost to British national security, says former head of MI6
8 years, 11 months ago

Brexit would only bring 'low' cost to British national security, says former head of MI6

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