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UK must respond to US tariffs with deeper EU ties
Campaigners are calling for the UK to deepen alignment on goods and services with the EU after it was confirmed today that the US would be implementing tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the UK.A statement from Best for Britain's Director of Campaigns
I’m trying very hard not to open by saying “the world has changed” because it’s been said in every op-ed, Substack, and podcast this week. But, the world really has changed. There is only before that Oval Office moment with Zelenskyy, and after - at least in the sense of modern geopolitics. Here is why our work is still so vitally important...Policy Director Tom Brufatto at the Business and Trade Select Committee
On Tuesday 25 February, Best for Britain's Executive Director of Policy and Research Tom Brufatto gave evidence to the House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee on export-led growth....Two thirds want EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme
A major new survey shows two thirds of people are in favour of the UK arranging a new Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU.MRP Analysis: A UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme
We commissioned YouGov to poll almost 15,000 people in Great Britain on whether they support or oppose the UK and EU agreeing to a Youth Mobility Scheme to allow 18-30 year olds to move between and work or study in the UK and EU. The poll found an overwhelming majority want the UK Government to work with the EU to increase the ability of young people to travel and work. Every constituency in Great Britain is predicted by the MRP analysis to favour supporting both lengths of YMS.Three years on: UK and EU strengthen cooperation to support Ukraine
Three years on from Russia’s invasion, UK and EU cooperation is back in focus. As leaders discuss a European-led mission in Ukraine, stronger economic ties will be key to sustaining long-term support and strengthening European security.Campaign Success: Government to offer Youth Mobility Scheme to EU
A reciprocal EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme was first proposed by the cross-party UK trade and Business Commission in May 2023 with Best for Britain campaigning for the proposal ever since.Sadiq Khan reaffirms backing for Youth Mobility Scheme
Sadiq Khan has reiterated his support for a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme, highlighting its benefits for young people and the economy. Best for Britain welcomes his backing, arguing that the scheme is both popular with voters and well within the government’s red lines.ONS growth figures: Government can secure more growth through deeper UK-EU alignment
The latest ONS data reveals a 0.1% growth in the UK economy for Q4 2024. This comes alongside new research from Best for Britain and Frontier Economics, examining the potential benefits of deeper UK-EU regulatory alignment.An opportunity the government cannot ignore
On Monday, Best for Britain provided a tempting option for a Government hell-bent on growth but here’s why it’s important for anyone impatient for Rejoin.