Britain's youth living with Brexit

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It’s tough for Britain’s youth. Many didn’t vote for Brexit back in 2016 because they couldn’t – they were under 18. But that fateful referendum sealed the deal, closing the doors to Europe for those who might want to study or work on the continent in the future.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is now under pressure to fix this and consider a youth mobility programme with the EU. Such a programme would allow young Britons and Europeans under 30 to live, study, and work in each other's countries for a few years.

While popular among the public, with two-thirds of Brits supporting such a deal, Starmer remains hesitant, likely fearing accusations of reversing Brexit. The programme could help alleviate labour shortages in key UK sectors and reinforce cultural ties. It would differ from the EU's freedom of movement, being time-limited and permit-based. But it’s better than nothing and at least opens Britain to new trading opportunities with Europe through closer ties.

There is clear demand for closer ties with Europe. Take a look at these charts from Bloomberg. At the time of the Brexit referendum, young people overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU. Meanwhile, migration from the EU has plummeted, leading to a surge in migration from non-EU countries, reaching levels that far exceed those seen before Brexit.

Source: Bloomberg

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