UK-EU Summit Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Tuesday 20th May 2025

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I can confirm that I want those experiences and opportunities for our young people, and I think the country wants those experiences for young people. I am not even sure the Conservatives are genuinely against better opportunities for our young people to work and travel in Europe.

Richard Tice Portrait Richard Tice (Boston and Skegness) (Reform)
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In Boston and Skegness, my fishermen are furious that the Prime Minister has surrendered the fishing industry. My constituents are furious that he has surrendered on freedom of movement and on rule taking under the ECJ. But there is good news: does Prime Minister accept that he has also surrendered the jobs of many of his Back-Bench MPs to Reform at the next general election?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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I will happily explain to the hon. Gentleman’s constituents the huge benefits of these deals, measured in jobs that will be saved, jobs that can now thrive, and bills that will come down. It is really important for our economy that we have these deals. That is in the interests of his constituents, and it is in the interests of the whole country.