Nandy says closer EU ties would involve trade-offs

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 10:45 · Updated 10:58

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Lisa Nandy says Britain should pursue a closer relationship with the EU while involving the public in weighing its costs and benefits. Nigel Farage warned that a youth mobility scheme could lead to immigration Britain cannot control. (1a679faa-0db9-43bd-a00f-32848c7402e4)

Nandy said closer EU ties would involve costs as well as benefits, and that the public should be part of discussions about the choices ahead. (1a679faa-0db9-43bd-a00f-32848c7402e4)
She said Britain should have a much closer relationship with EU countries, while indicating she did not support rejoining the EU. (1a679faa-0db9-43bd-a00f-32848c7402e4; 6ba38311-3eee-425e-9e1c-3a50606fd482)
The debate included a proposed youth mobility scheme and warnings from Farage and former EU negotiator Michel Barnier about migration and the conditions for closer ties. (1a679faa-0db9-43bd-a00f-32848c7402e4)

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Key facts

Minister: Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary
Nandy's stated position: She supports a closer relationship with the EU but indicated she does not support rejoining it.
Youth mobility proposal: The report says a scheme was expected to be signed by Andy Burnham at a meeting with EU leaders; a 150,000 limit was being discussed.
Farage's warning: He said the scheme could open the door to immigration Britain could not control.
Barnier's position: He said access to the single market would require accepting its four freedoms.