2024 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy

As the new Government settles in, this year's BFPG Annual Survey explores the British public's support for the new Government's ambitions for a 'reconnected' Britain.

Key Findings

European Union: Britons are strongly supportive of a 'reset' of relations with the EU.

United States: The United States is viewed as the UK's closest ally (54%).

Defence Spending: While 71% support increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, the majority oppose if it requires cuts to NHS (64%).