"Tens of thousands of young British and European citizens would be given the right to live and work in each other's countries under plans for a scheme that ministers are aiming to finalise within the next year. Ministers want to secure a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026, as part of a broader reset of Britain's relationship with Europe six years after leaving the bloc."
"In a speech on Monday, Keir Starmer attacked the wild promises made by Brexit campaigners and said the UK was still dealing with the consequences today, in our economy, and in trust. The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong, he said, though he stressed that he would always respect the outcome of the referendum."
"The government views the youth mobility scheme as one of a number of agreements it can finalise in the coming months that would deliver tangible benefits to the British public. A government source said Nigel Farage was increasingly in uncomfortable territory over the UK's relations with the EU, citing polling suggesting that a majority of voters now favour closer ties and more than 70% want to see a controlled and time-limited youth mobility programme."
Ministers aim to finalise a youth mobility scheme with the EU by the end of 2026 to allow tens of thousands of young British and European citizens to live and work in each other's countries. The proposal forms part of a broader reset of the UK's relationship with Europe six years after leaving the EU. Labour strategists see political benefit in criticizing Brexit and arguing for closer ties, citing economic harm and broken promises. Government sources view the scheme as one of several agreements to deliver tangible public benefits. Officials are negotiating a capped, time-limited programme with a proposed two-year limit and tens-of-thousands cap.
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