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Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme


Published on 2025-01-15 07:40:41 - Sky
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  • The Lib Dems are seeking to put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer for an EU youth mobility scheme, saying it is a "no brainer" for economic growth.

The article from Sky News discusses Labour MPs' support for a new EU youth mobility scheme proposed by the European Commission. This scheme would allow young people from the EU and UK to live, study, and work in each other's countries for up to four years. Despite the Conservative government's rejection of the proposal, Labour MPs are encouraged to back the initiative, highlighting the potential benefits for young people's opportunities post-Brexit. The article mentions that while the UK government has dismissed the idea, citing concerns over immigration control, Labour sees it as a way to foster cultural exchange and economic benefits. Labour's Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has indicated that the party would consider such schemes if they were to come into power, emphasizing the need for reciprocal arrangements that benefit both the UK and EU countries.

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[ https://news.sky.com/story/labour-mps-told-to-put-their-money-where-their-mouth-is-and-back-eu-youth-mobility-scheme-13289274 ]