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 to:
- Fully rejoin the Erasmus+ programme
- Remove barriers for UK musicians touring in the EU
- Evaluate proposals to change the Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Movement UK has campaigned on the benefits of rejoining the Erasmus+ scheme since 2020, and on removing barriers for musicians since 2023 through our Face The Music campaign.
Alfred Quantrill, 20, is President of Young European Movement UK and said:
"Young Brits deserve the same chances enjoyed by most of their peers across the continent. The Government must commit to the Erasmus+ Scheme to reopen doors for British young people through education.
"That would also mean opening up broader access to apprenticeships, internships, and leisure. While our parents could freely work, study and travel across borders, my generation is trapped by lost opportunities, red tape and high costs.
“Rejoining Erasmus+ is a chance for the Government to fix this failure."
The Law Society, Institute of Directors, ABTA, CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce have all expressed concern recently at the damage being done to young professionals by lack of access to the EU.