Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that a youth mobility scheme could be a feature of a new agreement with the EU, while clarifying it would not equate to the pre-Brexit freedom of movement. This scheme would allow young individuals to move abroad for up to two years, but specific eligibility criteria and limitations on participant numbers remain unaddressed. Conservative leaders have expressed concerns that this initiative might open the door to unrestricted migration. The upcoming summit aims to establish an agreement in principle on this issue.
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that a youth mobility scheme would not represent a return to pre-Brexit freedom of movement, insisting it would be reciprocal and structured.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the proposed youth mobility scheme as "free movement through the back door," aligning her party against uncapped migration schemes.
Labour's position includes a clear manifesto red line on freedom of movement, with Starmer stressing that youth mobility does not equate to unrestricted migration.
The summit set for Monday at Londonâs Lancaster House will discuss an initial agreement on youth mobility, amid differences in stay durations between the UK and EU.
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