Pro-Europe campaigners and tourists during the regular anti-Brexit 'rejoin the EU' protest at the junction of Parliament Street and Parliament Square in Westminster. British students are to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus exchange scheme as Labour continues to undo Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. The Cabinet Office will confirm the move on Wednesday following negotiations between ministers and Brussels. It means UK undergraduates will be able to take part in the scheme from 2027, allowing them to spend a year studying at European universities without paying extra fees. European students will also once again be able to come to the UK to study at British universities. Boris Johnson ended British involvement in the Erasmus scheme in the wake of the 2016 Brexit referendum, arguing that it was costing the UK too much money. His government set up the less-ambitious Turing scheme instead, which allowed UK students to study at other universities across the world. But rejoining Erasmus has been a key part of talks between the UK government and the EU as Keir Starmer tries to reset Britain’s relations with Brussels. HuffPost UK understands the breakthrough will be confirmed later this morning. The move has been welcomed by British students and universities. Alex Stanley of the National Union of Students (NUS) said it was “fantastic that another generation of students will be able to be part of the Erasmus programme”. Tim Bradshaw, chief executive of the Russell Group of leading universities, said: “We’re delighted at the UK’s association to Erasmus+. “With an even greater scope than previous programmes, Erasmus+ opens up fantastic opportunities for students, adult learners and young people to all benefit from new experiences and learning. “It will also renew the huge contributions that EU students and staff make to life on our university campuses.” James Coldwell of the pro-EU Best for Britain campaign group, said: “Rejoining Erasmus is  a major win for young British students, for countless others who will be able to access its vocational training schemes, and for towns and cities across the UK that will once again benefit from its cultural exchange, enriching their communities and broadening horizons for their young people. “It also shows the UK government is serious about resetting our relationship with the EU. “The UK and EU should now build on this momentum to expedite progress towards the areas of cooperation set out in May, particularly on a Youth Experience Scheme which can restore even more opportunities for young people.” Liberal Democrat universities and skills spokesperson Ian Sollom said: “After years of campaigning by the Liberal Democrats, we welcome the news that the UK is finally set to rejoin the vital Erasmus+ student exchange scheme from 2027. “This is a moment of real opportunity and a clear step towards repairing the disastrous Conservative Brexit deal. “However while this is a welcome breakthrough, it must be viewed as a crucial first step on a clear roadmap to a closer relationship with Europe – starting with negotiating a bespoke UK-EU customs union, and committing to a youth mobility scheme for the benefit of the next generation.” Related... Pro-Brexit Majority Of 2016 'Has Literally Died Out', Polling Expert Reveals Keir Starmer Slams 'Wild Promises' Made By Brexiteers In Outspoken Attack Former Tory PM Brands Brexit 'An Act Of Collective Folly' In Outspoken Attack