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EU Countries: Travel

Asked by Chris HinchliffLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 31 July 2024UIN 1453

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to negotiate improved mobility rights for UK citizens travelling to EU countries.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

We want to strengthen ties with the UK's immediate neighbours and allies and explore areas where we can boost our prosperity and security through mutually beneficial agreements.

We will continue to support opportunities to build our people-to-people links with our partners, but we have been clear that there will be no return to free movement with the EU.

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