Summary
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK might include a youth mobility scheme in a new deal with the EU. This scheme would allow young people to live and work in each other's countries for up to two years, similar to existing agreements with countries like Australia. An agreement in principle may be reached at an upcoming summit, but details are still being discussed.
Key Facts
- Keir Starmer has suggested a youth mobility scheme as part of a new EU deal.
- Such a scheme would allow young people from the EU and UK to live and work in each other's countries.
- The plan is not a return to full freedom of movement from before Brexit.
- Critics of the plan fear it could lead to increased migration without strict limits.
- Existing UK youth mobility agreements allow work stays of up to two years with countries like Australia.
- An agreement in principle could be announced at an upcoming summit.
- The UK government and EU have not agreed on the exact length of stay yet.
