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Starmer ‘won’t reverse’ Brexit
However, EU nations are reportedly pushing for a deal to be struck.
Miguel Berger, Germany’s ambassador to the UK, said last week such an arrangement would be an “important element” of resetting EU relations.
He told The Guardian: “It should be quite simple. But there are visible attempts to portray this as migration, or to portray it as freedom of movement.”
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The Lib Dems point to the fact a youth mobility scheme is already in place between the UK and Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and other countries.
The schemes enable a capped number of young people to live and work in these places for a limited time period.
The Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill aims to pressure the government to extend the scheme to the EU.
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Miguel Berger, the German ambassador, has backed an EU mobility scheme
A number of Labour MPs have expressed support for such a deal, including senior MP Stella Creasey.
The Lib Dem’s last bill introduced in the 10 Minute Rule format, tabled by cabinet office spokesperson Sarah Olney on proportional representation, was voted through by cross-party support.
Neither vote is binding.
Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain which campaigns for closer EU-UK ties, said their polling “consistently” shows the majority of Brits would back a reciprocal mobility scheme.
She said: “A Youth Mobility Scheme is win-win, not just for young Brits but for businesses across the UK struggling with labour shortages.
“With our polling consistently showing that around 60% of voters back the idea and warning lights flashing on Britain’s economic dashboard, the government should be grabbing this opportunity with both hands.”
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