Labour MPs urged to vote for youth mobility scheme as part of Brexit reset
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Exclusive: Liberal Democrats to table a Bill on moves to allow the under 30s to live and work in the EU. Keir Starmer faces coming under pressure to back a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme to allow the under-30s to live and work in the EU on Wednesday.
The Liberal Democrats plan to table a bill on the issue that could trigger a Commons vote. A similar move by the party last year saw MPs back a proportional representation system for UK elections in a symbolic vote. Lib Dem Europe spokesperson James MacCleary called on Labour to back the Bill, which his party believes could help the UK rebuild ties with Europe just days before Donald Trump becomes US president.
Mr MacCleary said the scheme was a “no brainer” if the government wants to boost economic growth, as he challenged Labour MPs to “put their money where their mouth is”. The Party’s last Bill introduced in the 10 Minute Rule Bill format, tabled by cabinet office spokesperson Sarah Olney on proportional representation, was voted through by cross-party support. Neither vote is binding.
Mr MacCleary said: “This policy is a no-brainer - the key to unlocking a wealth of cultural and career opportunities for young people in this country, while boosting the economy. “The new Government talked a good game when it came to fixing our broken relationship with the EU, but so far they’ve failed to show any sign of delivering and repairing the damage of the botched Conservative Brexit deal.
