Sadiq Khan says ‘Brexit was a mistake’ and closer EU ties could counter Trump tariffs

<p>London mayor to tell meeting that mobility scheme would benefit young people and economy</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/feb/18/defence-secretary-john-healey-armed-forces-nigel-farage-reform-uk-politics-live-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></li></ul><p>Sadiq Khan will tell EU diplomats “Brexit was a mistake” and renew his backing for a youth mobility scheme as he argues strengthened ties with the bloc would help offset Donald Trump’s threatened <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/13/trump-tariffs">tariff regime</a>.</p><p>At a meeting on Tuesday, the mayor of London will tell delegates that Britain’s withdrawal from the trading bloc “continues to have a negative impact”, and he will promise to make the case for “being bold” in efforts to seek closer alignment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/18/sadiq-khan-renews-backing-for-eu-youth-mobility-scheme-brexit">Continue reading...</a>