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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statement on UK-EU Relations

01 December 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

BrexitDefenceForeign AffairsUkraine

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement discusses progress on implementing commitments from the UK-EU Summit.
  • The UK and EU are establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership.
  • Negotiations on food and drink deals between the UK and EU are under way.

Issue summary

The statement discusses progress made on implementing commitments from the UK-EU Summit, focusing on new strategic partnerships including a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) and negotiations on food and drink deals.

Action requested

The Government is working to implement these agreements while continuing cooperation with European partners in areas such as defence and security. No specific future actions are proposed beyond ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and support Ukraine.

Key facts

  • The UK-EU Summit took place on May 19.
  • Negotiations were launched for a food and drink deal and the linking of carbon markets.
  • A Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) was adopted, but negotiations with SAFE have not concluded successfully.
  • UK companies can still participate in SAFE contracts up to 35% content under standard third country terms.
  • The UK has signed landmark defence agreements including the Trinity House Agreement with Germany and the Northwood Declaration with France.
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