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Six in 10 Neets have never had a job, says Alan Milburn, as he warns of ‘generational faultline’ – UK politics live
Six in ten young people classified as Neet — not in employment, education, or training — have never held a job, according to a government-commissioned report led by Alan Milburn. The findings warn of a deepening "generational faultline," with no coherent system in place to address the crisis. The report's stark conclusion that Britain lacks both a strategy and infrastructure to tackle youth economic inactivity raises urgent questions for the government's growth agenda.
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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Tony Blair's broadside against Keir Starmer's government drew a sharp rebuttal this week, with the Prime Minister defending his administration's policy direction against accusations of strategic incoherence. Blair, whose own centrist legacy looms large over the modern Labour Party, claimed the government lacks a coherent plan for Britain. The public clash between a sitting Labour PM and his most electorally successful predecessor signals growing tension within the party over the government's trajectory.
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Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – UK politics live
Keir Starmer has pushed back sharply against Tony Blair's recent essay criticising the Labour government, calling much of its content factually wrong. The rebuke marks a rare public rift between the sitting prime minister and his most electorally successful predecessor. The exchange comes as the government faces mounting pressure on welfare reform and youth unemployment, with a new report from Alan Milburn adding fresh urgency to the debate.
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Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation'
The number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in work, education, or training is projected to reach 1.25 million by 2031, according to a major new report. The findings paint a stark picture of a generation being systematically locked out of economic participation. Without urgent intervention, experts warn the long-term consequences for both individuals and the broader economy could be severe.
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Keir Starmer defends policy choices in rebuttal of Blair’s criticism
Keir Starmer has pushed back against Tony Blair's criticism of his government, arguing that Blair fundamentally misreads both its achievements and the political context it operates in. Speaking during a visit to an apprentice training centre in west London, Starmer stressed that governing in 2024 bears little resemblance to the circumstances Blair inherited in 1997. The public spat marks a rare open rift between a sitting Labour prime minister and the party's most electorally successful former leader.
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