Nandy defends linking Erasmus student scheme to Remembrance Sunday after backlash

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defended linking the UK's rejoining of the Erasmus student exchange programme to Remembrance Sunday after receiving criticism. Nandy stated that participation in the EU scheme would help honour wartime sacrifice. The UK left the Erasmus programme following its departure from the European Union and has been negotiating to rejoin.

• BBC — Nandy defends linking Erasmus student scheme to Remembrance Sunday after backlash

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