By Patrick Hennessy, Political Editor of Telegraph

British voters would back radical moves to negotiate a new, looser relationship with the European Union, a survey has shown.

The Sunday Telegraph reported on a new ICM poll for Global Vision, which found that when British voters were asked about their ideal relationship with Europe, 41 per cent chose one based simply on trade and co-operation.

Some 27 per cent wanted Britain to stay a full EU member while 26 per cent wanted to withdraw altogether.

If the “trade-only” option were offered in a referendum, 64 per cent said they would vote in favour.

Asked what should happen if Britain sought to negotiate a looser relationship but other nations blocked the move, 57 per cent said the UK should leave the EU, while 33 per cent said it should stay in.