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UK Government Supports Controlled Youth Mobility Schemes Amid Speculation of EU Deal

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The UK Government supports controlled schemes that allow young people to travel and experience different cultures, according to Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty. The comments come as Labour MPs push for a youth mobility deal with the European Union, arguing that it is the government's responsibility to provide opportunities for the younger generation. However, Conservative MPs warn that such a scheme could disadvantage young British workers who are already struggling to get a job and secure a roof over their head.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UK Government supports controlled youth mobility schemes that create opportunities for young people to travel and work.
  • Labour MPs are pushing for a youth mobility deal with the European Union, arguing that it is the government's responsibility to provide opportunities for the younger generation.
  • Conservative MPs warn that a youth mobility scheme could disadvantage young British workers who are already struggling to get a job and secure a roof over their head.
  • The Government has existing youth mobility schemes in place with countries including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Canada, but not with the European Union.
  • Liberal Democrats' Europe spokesman James MacCleary calls for the Government to introduce a youth mobility scheme, saying that young people deserve the same European opportunities that previous generations enjoyed.

Statistics:

  • The UK currently has youth mobility schemes in place with countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the European Union (limited to two years).
  • The Conservative motion was defeated by 104 to 402, majority 298.
  • The Prime Minister's amendment was supported by 321 to 102, majority 219.

Sources:

  • The Government's support for controlled youth mobility schemes (Stephen Doughty, Foreign Office minister)
  • Labour MPs' push for a youth mobility deal with the European Union (Tom Hayes, Labour MP for Bournemouth East)
  • Conservative MPs' concerns about a youth mobility scheme negatively impacting young British workers (Andrew Griffith, shadow business minister)
  • Exisiting youth mobility schemes in place with countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand ( various sources)
  • Liberal Democrats' call for a youth mobility scheme (James MacCleary, Liberal Democrats' Europe spokesman)
  • UK-EU Summit and Brexit negotiations ( various sources)

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