Almost three-quarters of Brits view US as serious threat, survey finds
Support for closer defence ties with Europe as British perception of America shifts under Trump
The 2026 British Social Attitudes survey, published by the National Centre for Social Research, reveals that 74% of Britons now see the US as a serious threat to world peace, up from 36% in 2024. The survey also documents record support for increased defence spending and a marked orientation towards Europe.