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Brexit has made Britain ungovernable

Until we remedy that, the Downing Street hinges will need constant WD-40, argues Joe Meighan

May 12, 2026
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January 13, 2026

Celebrations in Westminster as UK agrees to rejoin Erasmus+

Last night in Westminster, we launched our report on Erasmus+ and celebrated the announcement that the UK will be rejoining the programme in 2027. We were joined by MPs across the political spectrum, and heard speeches from Pippa Heylings MP...
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September 10, 2025

TUC conference endorses rejoining Erasmus+

The 157th annual TUC Congress in Brighton has passed a motion highlighting the importance of the UK’s relationship with the EU across the UK economy.  Proposals in the motion call on the TUC General Council to lobby the UK Government...
Youth Mobility

September 04, 2025

Government formally commits to "youth experience scheme"

In an agreement signed yesterday between the UK and Spain, the Government has for the first time formally committed to negotiating a Youth Experience Scheme between the UK and the European Union. The full government press release is here. The...
Youth Mobility

January 15, 2025

Youth Mobility Scheme Bill Introduced in Commons

This afternoon, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Europe, James MacCleary MP, moved a 10-minute-rule bill in the House of Commons. The Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill is calling for the introduction of a youth mobility scheme between the UK and...
Youth Mobility

January 10, 2025

Support the bill for a UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme

On Wednesday, 15th January, we have a golden opportunity to push for an expanded youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU. When we left the European Union, we lost our rights to live, work, and move freely through Europe. But...
Youth Mobility

September 30, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer Urged to Discuss EU Youth Mobility Scheme in Crucial Von Der Leyen Meeting

On Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer will be having his first bilateral meeting with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.   This is a huge moment for the development of UK-EU relations and will dictate the trajectory of...