Era Sakhuja: Why the British centre-right must champion a new European partnership
Era Sakhuja argues that the British centre-right must embrace a new partnership with Europe to ensure national security and economic growth. He emphasizes the importance of institutional cooperation and the need for a pragmatic approach to align with European priorities. The article suggests that adapting to a changing geopolitical landscape is essential for the Conservative Party's future success.
- ▪The UK’s economic relationship with the EU is crucial, with 41 percent of UK exports and 49-51 percent of imports linked to Europe.
- ▪Isolationist tendencies are incompatible with modern conservatism, which must recognize the interconnectedness of global markets and security.
- ▪A proposed UK-EU Security and Defence Treaty could enhance cooperation on intelligence sharing and common foreign policies.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:54 +0000 |
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Era Sakhuja is a Master of Arts candidate in Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) at Durham University and a Policy Analyst at the Centre for International Security and Economic Strategy (CISES) In 1946, Winston Churchill delivered an address in Zurich calling for the restoration of the European family based on cooperation and liberal values. While the institutional architecture of Europe has changed vastly since then, the core premise of Conservatism endures. That premise is that the safety and wealth of Britain are bound up with the stability of its neighbours. Given that the UK finds itself in a volatile global economic environment, the centre-right needs to reclaim its internationalist tradition and forge a pragmatic alliance with Europe.
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