The Green Party has vowed to bring back freedom of movement between the UK and EU if it wins power at the next UK general election.
The left-wing party confirmed to the Spanish Eye today that would make rejoining the bloc a core part of its foreign policy.
It said that ‘poll after poll’ shows the ‘majority of Brits’ realise that Brexit was a ‘mistake’.
Green Party MP Ellie Chowns told the Spanish Eye: ‘As Greens, we believe the best way to restore prosperity, protect the environment, and strengthen security is to rebuild the partnership we walked away from.
‘Rejoining the EU would mean frictionless trade for British manufacturers and farmers, renewed freedom of movement for students and young workers, and deeper cooperation on climate, defence, and innovation.
‘Poll after poll shows a majority of Britons recognise that Brexit was a mistake; the question now is when, not if, we begin the process of returning to the fold.’
Restoring freedom of movement for young workers would be transformational for prospecitve expats looking to make the move to Spain.
Since Brexit, thousands have faced red tape, visa limits and legal uncertainty when trying to start a new life in Europe. A return to EU membership could quickly remove those barriers.
It comes as the Green Party is enjoying a huge surge in the polls in the UK, with one this week placing them at 15% of the vote share, just 2% behind the Conservatives.
At the heart of the Greens’ growing momentum is their charismatic new leader, Zack Polanski, who has reinvigorated the party’s base with bold messaging, progressive energy and a pragmatic stance on rejoining Europe.
Polanski, a former deputy leader and climate activist, has positioned the party as a home for voters disillusioned with both Labour and the Tories – offering a pro-European, socially progressive, environmentally focused alternative in a crowded political field.
The strategy appears to be working, with party membership jumping by more than 50% in recent weeks, surpassing the 100,000 mark.
The Green Party’s commitment to rejoining the EU could reshape the entire landscape for British expats.
If their rise continues, what once seemed politically impossible could become a defining issue in the next election.
