Khan pushes for EU youth mobility pact to mitigate Brexit blow to London economy, jobs
• London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU to allow young people to travel and work freely post-Brexit
• Khan argues it would lessen economic and cultural damage of Brexit, appeals to pro-European London voters before mayoral elections
• Proposal has backing from some Conservatives too; would allow young people to study, travel, fill job vacancies in key sectors
• Hospitality industry especially impacted by labour shortages, could benefit from influx of EU youth workers
• Independent report shows Brexit caused loss of 300,000 London jobs, £3,400 income drop per capita; Khan says capital particularly hard hit