- The latest British Social Attitudes survey reveals a significant generational divide in civic duty, showing that only 22 per cent of Britons aged 16 to 34 view military service during a national crisis as highly important, compared with 45 per cent of those aged 55 and over.
- For the first time in the four-decade history of the survey, a record 56 per cent majority of the British public favours increased defence spending, with support rising significantly across all major political party voters.
- Younger generations demonstrate marked scepticism towards traditional Western allies, with 79 per cent of 18 to 34-year-olds viewing the United States and 82 per cent viewing Israel as serious threats to world peace.
- Public apprehension regarding the United States has escalated rapidly, with 74 per cent of Britons now considering the US a serious threat to global stability following Donald Trump's return to the presidency, up from 35 per cent in 2024.
- In light of growing transatlantic uncertainty and international conflict, 53 per cent of Britons support prioritising closer strategic and security ties with the European Union over reliance on the United States.
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