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Most UK voters back post-Brexit youth mobility scheme with EU
A YouGov poll found that three quarters of UK voters support a youth mobility scheme with the European Union, adding public backing to efforts to bring the UK closer to the bloc. A UK-EU summit later this month could produce an agreement as part of the Government’s planned reset, alongside discussions on food and drink checks.
Support spans party lines: 93 per cent of Labour supporters, 92 per cent of Liberal Democrat and Green supporters, and 73 per cent of Conservative supporters favour a scheme. Reform UK voters back it by 49 to 36 per cent, while 59 per cent of people who voted Leave in 2016 are also in favour. The poll surveyed 6,714 people from 14 to 19 October; travel industry representatives say the post-Brexit fall in UK workers in EU tourism roles has limited businesses and career opportunities.
In short
- Three quarters of voters back youth mobility with the EU.
- Support crosses party lines, including among Reform UK voters.
- A UK-EU summit later this month could secure a deal.
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The case for
Supporters argue that a youth mobility scheme would give young people more chances to study, work and travel in the EU, while helping tourism businesses fill roles and restoring opportunities lost after Brexit. The poll suggests broad public support across party lines, and advocates may see a limited scheme as a practical way to improve ties without reversing Brexit as a whole.
The case against
Sceptics may argue that easier movement could weaken the UK’s control over migration and create pressure on jobs, housing or public services, particularly if a scheme is poorly limited or monitored. They may also question whether the benefits to young people and businesses justify new shared rules or closer ties with the EU, and favour keeping post-Brexit arrangements firmly under UK control.
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