More than 70 Labour MPs and other associates are supporting the youth mobility scheme, which will enable free movement of young people from the UK and the EU to live, work, and study in the respective countries.
According to some business leaders in London, accepting a visa deal for young Brits and EU citizens under this scheme is a “no-brainer”, indicating that the government should be accepting the deal, Schengen.News reports.
With youth mobility agreements already in place with countries including Australia, New Zealand, and Uruguay, striking a similar deal with our largest trading partner should be a no-brainer.
Hilton argues that giving more young people opportunities to live, work, and study in the UK and the EU would not only boost the economy but also deliver value through cultural exchange.
UK Government Hesitates on Youth Mobility Scheme
Although the youth mobility scheme is being viewed as a positive thing to happen to Brits, the government might not agree to all the terms presented.
According to the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, there are already some restrictions on freedom of movement with the EU, and that any initiative to facilitate mobility could be time-limited.
Discussions are under way to that agreement on a number of topics. I’m afraid I can’t talk about specifics, there is a negotiation, it wouldn’t be right to do so.
On the other hand, Sir Keir Starmer, the UK’s Prime Minister, is working to improve relations with the EU, meeting with the EU at the summit in London. It is estimated that Brexit – the act of the UK leaving the European Union – has caused Brits a staggering decrease of billions of pounds.
The Centre for European Reform estimates that a successful reset of relations with the EU could boost UK GDP by 0.3 to 0.7 per cent.
EU Considers Recognising UK Qualifications, Facilitating Work Access for UK Professionals
The European Union is thinking about making work more accessible for British professionals by recognising the qualifications of these workerswhich is one of the key demands that the UK has for the EU in their joint efforts to restore their relations that were heavily damaged after Brexit.
According to the Financial Times, the plan is part of a new EU single market strategy, scheduled to be published this month, and its target is to address the EU-UK relations ahead of a summit on May 19.
A report published by the London Assembly’s official website reveals that London’s economy has decreased by €35 million and about 290,000 jobs have been affected since the UK left the European Union.