Starmer urged to ensure rejoining Erasmus is ‘first step to closer relationship’ with EU – UK politics live

British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say

Good morning. As Pippa Crerar revealed for the Guardian yesterday, the government will today announce that the UK is rejoining the EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme.

The move has been welcomed by pro-EU parties. The Liberal Democrats released this comment from their universities spokesperson, Ian Sollom.

After years of campaigning by the Liberal Democrats, we welcome the news that the UK is finally set to rejoin the vital Erasmus+ student exchange scheme from 2027.

This is a moment of real opportunity and a clear step towards repairing the disastrous Conservative Brexit deal.