Coffee House Shots Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 02/02/2025
Feb 2, 2025
Cindy Yu dives into the political landscape ahead of Keir Starmer's significant meetings with European leaders. Key voices discuss Brexit's implications for the UK's future with the EU and the contentious immigration policies at stake. A chilling conversation reveals alarming new legislation targeting AI's use in child abuse material, highlighting the disturbing rise of online exploitation. The podcast also connects online crime to real-world consequences, shedding light on how these issues tie into the broader Brexit debate.
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Labour's Brexit Red Lines
- Labour seeks to reset the UK-EU relationship but won't rejoin the customs union, single market, or free movement.
- They aim to reduce trade bureaucracy without compromising their Brexit stance.
No Youth Mobility Scheme
- Yvette Cooper rejects a youth mobility scheme with the EU, prioritizing lower net migration.
- She links high work migration to reduced UK training, advocating for employer-led training.
Reducing Trade Friction
- Yvette Cooper reiterates Labour's opposition to rejoining the EU customs union.
- She's open to reducing trade friction but not through EU membership.