Davey: New Govt must make repairing our broken relationship with Europe a priority

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Responding to Keir Starmer’s meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey MP said:

“After years of Conservative failure, this new Government must make repairing our broken relationship with Europe a priority. That starts with a common sense agreement on a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK.

“For years, Conservative Ministers not only ignored our closest neighbours but treated them with contempt.

“The Conservatives' shoddy deal with the EU has harmed farmers, fishers and small businesses across the country. It's time to tear down the red tape erected by the former Conservative Government and give a boost to Britain's economy, by working closely with our European allies once again."

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