• Wed, January 15, 2025

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

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.

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President-elect Donald Trump says he will create an 'External Revenue Service' agency to collect tariff income.

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Trump's Cabinet pick for secretary of state is Marco Rubio. Here's what to know

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by: CNN

Supreme Court hears arguments on First Amendment challenge to age verification for porn sites

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by: PBS

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by: CNN

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Sen. Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi face questions from senators in their respective confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Follow for live news updates.

by: MSN

GOP senator warns against 'social engineering' in US military and creating 'multiple standards'

Mont., gives his take on Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's performance in the Senate confirmation hearing on 'Hannity.'

by: MSN

Trump's budget nominee and 'Project 2025' author Russ Vought faces senators

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by: MSN

'Progressive politics': TV host slams California government over 'catastrophic' LA fires

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Fine Gael and Fianna Fail leaders welcome agreement to shape next government

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Two new laws deal with self-defense, prohibiting financial disincentives, and banning the tracking of firearm purchases.

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Florida's Rubio and Bondi face confirmation hearings

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Government seeks to reassure farmers amid foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

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Badenoch accuses PM of 'surrendering' Chagos Islands

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Erdogan says Turkey can 'crush' all terrorists in Syria

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Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

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

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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