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Commenting on the latest figures which show that the number of young people currently not in education, employment or training is estimated to be 923,000, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said:  

"Every young person deserves a decent start to their working life. But under the Tories, too many were failed with hundreds of thousands of young people stuck out of work, education or training. 

“This not only has damaging consequences for young people’s prospects – but for the country as a whole. Long periods out of work or education can hold you back for the rest of your life – and bake in long-term pressures on the public purse.  

“With the youth guarantee, an industrial strategy and apprenticeship reforms, the government has laid the foundations to start turning this around. 

“It’s now vital this translates to a comprehensive, coordinated plan to ensure all young people across the country can access high-quality training and decent, well-paid work as well as timely and effective healthcare. 

“Getting more young people back into work and education must be a central plank of the government’s growth mission.” 

Editors note

- About the TUC: The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together the 5.5 million working people who make up our 48 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive, and we stand up for everyone who works for a living. 

Contacts: 

TUC press office 
media@tuc.org.uk   
020 7467 1248  

 

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