Keir Starmer's EU Youth Mobility Scheme eagerly backed by young Britons: 'It gives us freedom!'

The scheme forms part of Starmer's post-Brexit "reset" with Brussels, with both sides agreeing to "deepen people-to-people ties, particularly for the younger generation."

The scheme mirrors existing youth mobility arrangements the UK has with countries like Australia and New Zealand, which allow young people to live and work in the UK for up to two years, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Speaking to GB News, young Britons backed Starmer's latest agreement with the EU, claiming it will give people "experience abroad" and "freedom" to explore Europe.

One man, Stuart, told the People's Channel: "I think it's a good thing. They need to have their their voice, so why not?

"As long as it's done legally, I think people within the UK should be able to travel across Europe, and likewise other people from Europe coming into the UK. But as long as there's a policy to follow and it's adhered to."

Highlighting the lack of ambition amongst Britain's young generations, Tristan said: "I think it's a great idea. There are too many people who just don't know what to do with their lives at such a young age.

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"It's a great opportunity to explore the world, get familiar with travelling, going to airports, stuff like that, which is something you're not really exposed to it without your parents. So it just seems like a great idea overall."

Echoing the thoughts of Tristan, young Briton Yasmin told GB News: "It's the right to move around, isn't it? I think that helps everyone really, because it gives people an experience of being abroad, and then knowing that they can come back home after that if they don't like it or say if they want to stay over, they can migrate, obviously.

"It's just giving you that freedom to move about."

Admitting his own interest in the scheme and his aspirations to be a pilot, Keaton said: "I think it's really a great idea, and it's something I'd definitely look at.

"I'm a bit in between at the moment with what I want to do with my life - I'm potentially looking to be a pilot, so obviously being a pilot, you're travelling everywhere.

"So being able to go and live in a country and figure out if I do want to be travelling abroad all the time and away from home, I think it's a really good idea."

Despite Starmer's assurances that the scheme will be capped, there have been no confirmations on the exact number of participants or how long individuals will be allowed to stay in the UK.

Speaking at a press conference following the Lancaster House summit, Starmer said: "I'm clear this will come with all the appropriate time limits, caps and visa requirements."