16 May 2025, 15:08 | Updated: 17 May 2025, 08:20

By Sadiq Khan

A new UK-EU youth mobility scheme is vital to building a more dynamic, successful and prosperous London for everyone.

The first UK-EU summit, taking place in London on Monday, represents a landmark moment. It’s a golden opportunity not only to reset relations with our biggest and closest trading partner, but to put our capital, country and continent on course for a more secure and prosperous future.

In a world gripped by conflict and economic instability, strengthening our bonds with the EU is a no brainer. Together we can be a force for peace, growth and progress globally – a defender of the rules-based international order and a decisive actor in the fight against the climate crisis.

But if we’re to realise the full potential of this partnership, not only do we need deeper co-operation on international security, and closer economic alignment, but also a generous UK-EU youth mobility scheme, which would help put the........

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