Government 'sticking its head in the sand' over Youth Mobility Scheme

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Responding to the Government saying its policy on a youth mobility scheme with the EU is unchanged, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP said:

“Brits overwhelmingly back a youth mobility scheme, which would be a win-win for the UK and Europe. Yet the Government is sticking its head in the sand and refusing to listen.

“Not only could the scheme give young people the opportunity to study, work and expand their horizons in Europe, but it could also give Britain a much needed economic boost and begin cutting down some of the red tape that resulted from the Conservative's botched deal with the EU.

“It is the common sense approach for the Government to extend a scheme we already have in place with Australia and Japan, to our neighbours and friends in Europe.”

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