European Movement launched its Manifesto on Europe this week. This comes at a time when the major parties seem to be keeping very quiet about Brexit and Europe, with no mention so far in general election campaigning. The European Movement manifesto contains their key demands from a new government about addressing Brexit damage and building closer ties with Europe.
The manifesto
The manifesto includes details with practical steps. These include carrying out an assessment of Brexit’s impact, rejoining the Erasmus+ programme, and making sure that our rights and standards remain in step with our EU neighbours.
Sir Nick Harvey, CEO of European Movement UK, said:
“The headline is that we want all candidates to commit to improving our relationship with the EU. We’ll use it to challenge the Brexit silence and pressure candidates to tell us where they really stand on key issues related to the EU. In the leaders’ debate this week, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer avoided mentioning the ‘B word’, despite the fact that the real problems our country faces can’t be solved without improving cooperation with our neighbours. We need the next government to face reality, acknowledge public opinion, and commit to ambitious action to fix the damage of Brexit.”
Recent polling
The Manifesto On Europe comes after new polling by European Movement UK last week showed 65% of people aged 25-34 saw Europe as a key topic over the next five weeks. The overall figure for the under-40s was 62%. Even in the 65-74 age bracket, well over half wanted discussion of our relationship with the EU back on the table.
Cecilia Jastrzembska, President of Young European Movement, said:
“The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has had a devastating impact on opportunities for young people, particularly our withdrawal from the Erasmus+ student exchange scheme. Young Brits will not stand by while their futures are on the line.
“The silence on the UK-EU relationship must be broken and cooperation between us agreed sensibly and in good faith. YEM UK looks forward to a new government that will meaningfully strengthen relations with our European neighbours.”
European Movement
European Movement is a cross-party organisation, whose key aim is for the UK to have a close relationship with Europe. EM UK is powered by over 22,000 members, over 200,000 campaign supporters, over 100 local groups, and strong networks in Westminster and the EU. EM UK’s mission is to acknowledge and highlight the damaging impacts of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
This article is based on a media release by European Movement UK
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