London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is to inform EU diplomats “Brexit was a mistake” and argue stronger ties with the bloc would assist battle Donald Trump’s tariff threats.
He’ll say the UK’s withdrawal from the EU “continues to have a negative impact” and can promise to make the case for “being bold” to hunt nearer alignment.
The just lately knighted mayor is internet hosting a gathering of the EU heads of mission, together with the EU ambassador and UK ambassadors of all 27 EU member states.
The Labour mayor will likely be talking out regardless of a minister saying a “period of silence would be most welcome” after Sir Sadiq warned of “resurgent fascism” underneath Mr Trump’s management.
He’ll use the assembly to induce the federal government to again a youth mobility scheme with the EU, saying permitting under-30s from the bloc to dwell, work and research within the UK and vice versa would “help to aid economic growth” and provides them “important life experiences”.
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The federal government has stated resetting relations with the EU is a precedence however has dominated out returning to the only market, customs union or freedom of motion.
It has resisted proposals from Brussels for a youth mobility scheme over considerations it could possibly be seen to cross these pink strains and be accused of going again on the Brexit vote.
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Nevertheless, Sir Sadiq will push forward with requires the scheme and also will say he’s “keen for us to look at how we can make it easier for schoolchildren” from the EU to go to the UK.
“I’m a proud European and of the view that Brexit was a mistake that continues to have a negative impact – not just on my city and country, but on the European community as a whole,” Sir Sadiq will say.
“I remain passionate about growing and improving our relationship across every area possible, and I believe this is essential if we’re to effectively tackle a host of shared challenges – relating to trade, our economies, security, the environment and the rise of an intolerant and anti-democratic populism.”
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And, with out naming Mr Trump, he’s anticipated to reference “trade wars and tariffs posing a real threat to international affairs” to say he’s “convinced” the UK must be doing extra to “strengthen our relationship as a counterweight to those trends”.
A authorities spokesman stated: “We are committed to resetting the relationship with the EU to improve the British people’s security, safety and prosperity.
“However we’ve been clear there will likely be no return to freedom of motion, the customs union or the only market.”
