Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Proposal would have allowed young people from both sides to live and work in either country for up to 3 years
Chancellor says scheme would not be in UK's 'economic interests'
The UK government has rejected an offer from the European Union to create a youth mobility scheme that would have allowed young people from both sides to live and work in either country for up to 3 years. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the scheme would not be in the UK's "economic interests" and would lead to an increase in immigration. The EU had proposed the scheme as part of a wider package of measures aimed at improving relations between the two sides. The UK government has said it is willing to discuss other proposals, but has ruled out the youth mobility scheme. The decision has been met with disappointment by many young people, who say it will make it harder for them to travel and work in Europe. The UK government has said it is committed to supporting young people and will continue to work with the EU to find other ways to do so.
Conclusion
The UK government's decision to reject the EU's offer of a youth mobility scheme is a blow to young people on both sides of the channel. The scheme would have allowed young people to live and work in either country for up to 3 years, giving them valuable experience and helping to build bridges between the UK and the EU. The government's decision to reject the scheme is short-sighted and will ultimately damage the UK's economy and its relationship with the EU.
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