Reeves speech in Brussels: Govt must be more ambitious in rebuilding ties with EU

EMBARGO: 00:01 Monday 9th December

Commenting ahead of a speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to European Finance Ministers in Brussels, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson, Daisy Cooper MP, said:

"The Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal has been a disaster for the economy, with small businesses, farmers and fishers all caught up in endless red tape. 

“The new Government’s commitment to a reset with our European allies is the right approach, particularly after the election of President Trump, but fixing our broken relationship with Europe needs more than just warm words.

“The Government needs to be more ambitious about rebuilding stronger ties with our European allies. It’s difficult to understand why they are failing to pursue the UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme, which would be a good first step, provide a boost to the economy and give young people opportunities to live and work across Europe.”

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