Starmer's EU 'reset' to include 'one in, one out' mobility scheme

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : 'The Prime Minister was clear that he will seize any opportunity to improve the lives of working people in the United Kingdom, drive growth and keep people safe - and he believes a strengthened partnership between the UK and the EU will achieve this.' Labour has committed to improving Britain's trade deal with the EU, including reducing barriers for food exporters and increasing co-operation on defence.
55% : But the Government has also faced pressure to agree a youth mobility scheme with Brussels, both from the EU itself and its own MPs.
52% : On Wednesday, a group of 62 Labour backbenchers wrote to Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister in charge of negotiations with the EU, calling for a 'new and bespoke youth visa scheme' for UK and European citizens under 30.
51% : At the start of Thursday's meeting, Ms von der Leyen said talks could 'pave the way' to the UK joining the Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme that allows EU countries to co-operate on defence procurement.
26% : The Times, which first reported Ms Cooper's softening of opposition, suggested EU citizens coming to the UK under the scheme could be legally barred from seeking asylum, as a defence against abuse if the EU admits countries like Albania and Serbia.

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