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Starmer accused of 'burying head in sand' over deal to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe


Published on 2024-12-01 03:30:34 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Exclusive: Despite repeatedly citing economic growth as a number one priority, the government has refused to conduct an assessment of how a deal for young people to live and work across the bloc could

The article from The Independent discusses Labour leader Keir Starmer's proposal for a youth mobility scheme with the EU, aimed at allowing young people to live, study, and work in EU countries post-Brexit. This initiative comes as a response to the current restrictions on free movement following the UK's exit from the EU. Starmer's plan seeks to address the concerns of young Britons who feel their opportunities have been curtailed by Brexit. The proposal has sparked debate, with some Conservative MPs and Brexit supporters arguing that it undermines the sovereignty regained through Brexit. However, Starmer insists that the scheme would be reciprocal and not a return to freedom of movement, emphasizing its benefits for cultural exchange and economic opportunities for the youth. The EU has shown openness to such schemes, with similar arrangements already in place with countries like Australia and New Zealand.

Read the Full The Independent Article at:
[ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-uk-brexit-youth-mobility-starmer-b2655490.html ]
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