Lib Dem MP urges government to back EU youth mobility scheme as part of Brexit reset
A Liberal Democrat MP has urged the government to back a UK-EU youth mobility scheme as part of its Brexit “reset”.
Introducing a ten-minute rule bill to the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, James MacCleary said such a scheme “would open up opportunities for British young people to learn new skills, languages and cultures and bring all of that back with them to benefit our economy and our society. “
He said: “The government has made much of its so-called missions, mission number one, we’re told — economic growth — yet any proposal that might involve our European neighbours and contribute to boosting growth is dismissed.”
The Lib Dem added: “I call on the government to give the young people of this country a proper explanation. Many of them put their faith in the Labour Party to reverse the damage done by the previous government, but remain disappointed and frustrated.
“I know that there will be many on the Labour and Conservative benches who know that the youth mobility scheme with the EU is the right thing to do. It is time to rebuild our relationship with Europe and set our young people free.”
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