Sunak and Meloni Bond over Shared Conservative Values Despite Differences
• Sunak and Meloni have formed a close political relationship and "get on" well personally despite their ideological differences
• Sunak needs allies amongst major EU states; Meloni wants to boost her international legitimacy
• They share anti-immigration policy goals like offshore processing and deportations
• Ideologically, they share admiration for conservative philosopher Roger Scruton
• The UK-Italy relationship will likely stay important even if Labour wins the next UK election