Youth Mobility Scheme news a ‘glimmer of hope’

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Responding to comments by the Prime Minister that a Youth Mobility Scheme could be part of a new UK-EU deal, Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson James MacCleary said: 

“The Liberal Democrats have long been clear that a Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU - similar to the arrangements we already have in place with countries like Australia and Japan - would be a welcome step in the right direction.

“The reintroduction of a Youth Mobility Scheme would begin to repair some of the damage by offering vital opportunities for our young people to live, work, and study across Europe.  We’re pleased that the Government has finally recognised this, after months of repeatedly ruling it out.

“We will of course wait to see what is agreed, but this news is a glimmer of hope for young people who have been so badly let down by Brexit. The Government now need to follow through.”

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Notes to Editor: Please see original reporting here.