Sun, 18 May 2025

Sun, 18 May 2025 Minister 'pushing' for deal over use of EU passport e-gates

The deal could form part of negotiations taking place between the UK and EU on Monday.

* The UK government is pushing for a deal that would allow British passport holders to use EU airport e-gates.
* A summit between the UK and EU on Monday will discuss several key issues, including: + British access to a 150 billion euro (£125 billion) EU defence fund + Agreements on allowing British travellers to use e-gates at European airports + Cutting red tape on food exports and imports + Setting up a youth mobility scheme with the EU
* The UK government is seeking to reduce border queues and make travel easier for British citizens.
* The EU has agreed to consider the UK's proposals, but no deal has been finalized yet.
* Conservative MP Alex Burghart has expressed concerns that the government's proposed deal could mean the UK becoming a "rule taker".
* Liberal Democrat MP Calum Miller has called for the government to seize the opportunity to strengthen ties with the EU and establish a customs union.
* Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has warned that an EU deal including a youth mobility scheme would be a betrayal of Brexit.
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