There is talk, yet again, of the UK and EU agreeing some kind of youth mobility scheme, increasing the opportunities for under-30s from the EU to work in the UK. This has been proposed repeatedly over the past couple of years, especially because of similar schemes being agreed between the UK and Canada and Australia.
In opposition, Labour was adamant that it had no interest in such a scheme, seeing it as too close to the return of free movement. But now it is in government, seeking a ‘reset’ in relations with the EU, something has to give. And it appears that a youth mobility scheme – along with the Erasmus education and sport scheme, and something on fishing – are what the EU wants.
Is there really a case for the UK making it even easier for foreigners to come here?
This could be trickier territory for Labour than the EU appreciates. Mutual migration schemes with Australia and Canada are just that – mutual.
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