Brits back closer ties with the EU, finds poll

BRITISH voters back closer farming and defence ties with the EU, new polling suggests ahead of a major summit.

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UK and European leaders will meet in London on Monday to discuss closer ties, as part of the Government's attempt to reset relations with the trade bloc.

Both PM Sir Keir Starmer and the EU have indicated they want to see closer defence ties. A poll by YouGov, commissioned by pro-EU campaign group Best for Britain, indicates Brits would back this, with 69% of those polled in favour.

The survey of 4,703 adults carried out between the end of March and start of April also found a majority, 53%, backed alignment on animal and plant standards, whereas only 21% were opposed.