MPs have today backed a Ten-Minute Rule Bill calling for an EU-UK Youth Mobility Scheme.
The Bill, brought forward by Lib Dem MP James MacCleary, is now scheduled to have its first reading in Parliament on 25 July.
A Youth Mobility Scheme was first proposed by the UK Trade and Business Commission in their landmark report Trading our way to prosperity in 2023, and has since been advocated by Best for Britain. In the lead up to the Bill's hearing, Best for Britain ran a campaign asking members of the public to contact their MPs asking them to attend.
Despite Government hesitancy to commit to the scheme, polling has consistently shown that a majority are in favour of the UK Government negotiating a reciprocal scheme with the EU.
Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain said,
"A Youth Mobility Scheme is win-win, not just for young Brits but for businesses across the UK struggling with labour shortages.
"With our polling consistently showing that around 60% of voters back the idea and warning lights flashing on Britain's economic dashboard, the Government should be grabbing this opportunity with both hands."
Cal Roscow, Director of Campaigns at Best for Britain said,
"We want to thank the thousands who responded to Best for Britain’s alert last week and wrote to their MP highlighting the importance of this issue.
"Together we're helping to restore freedoms and opportunities to young people that Brexit took away and together we will do the same for everyone in the UK."