Hi John,

Today, our CEO Naomi Smith told 11 MPs why the best way for the Government to achieve its number one stated ambition - growth - is by forging closer ties with the EU.

Using our independent economic research and up to date polling, she gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on what voters want to see from the UK-EU reset - and just how damaging it could be for the UK Government if they come away from the summit empty-handed.

👇Watch it back👇

Here's what Naomi told the committee:

• Three times the number of voters want the UK Government to pursue a deeper relationship with the EU over the US.
  
  
• A UK-EU youth mobility scheme is supported by a majority of voters in every GB constituency - even Nigel Farage's Clacton seat.
  
  
• A trade deal with the US could involve Trump demanding access to the UK market for agricultural products like chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, which is extremely unpopular with the public.
  
  
• The extra paperwork created by post-Brexit red tape could wrap around the world 15 times. Common sense measures like aligning UK standards with the EU's, wherever it makes sense to do so, could cut these trade barriers dramatically.
  
  

It's thanks to your support for our work that we're able to produce the polling, research and reports that can change the Government's mind, and encourage them to go further, faster in their reset with the EU.

Today's evidence session shows that they are listening. So we'll keep pushing them to rebuild those ties with our European neighbours that are so critical in these uncertain times.

Thanks for watching,

Cal

Cal Roscow
Executive Director of Marketing
Best for Britain

P.S. Have you registered to join our lunchtime webinar on Europe Day? Hosted by Naomi with pollster Peter Kellner and writer Ros Taylor, we'll be taking a look at where we stand just days out from the UK-EU Summit. Register now to secure your spot - live from 12.30pm on 9 May!