Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row
Summary
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy rejected accusations that she politicised Remembrance Sunday by linking it to the UK’s return to the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme. The UK is due to rejoin the expanded scheme in January, and applications are set to open later this month.Key Facts
- Nandy said Erasmus+ could help young people understand the wartime sacrifices made across Europe.
- Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake called Nandy’s remarks “tone deaf” and urged her to apologise.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said linking Erasmus+ to Remembrance Sunday was in poor taste.
- The Veterans Institute chief executive said the day should focus on honouring the fallen rather than party politics.
- The UK will pay £570m to join Erasmus+, which the government says is a 30% discount.
- The scheme will include year-abroad placements, cultural exchanges and train passes for 18-year-olds to visit EU countries.
- Applications for Erasmus+ are due to open later this month.
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