Government 'making great steps' in getting young people into work - says Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP
“More that needs to be done but this government are making some great steps.”
Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has backed the Government’s £2.5 billion investment to make sure young people get paid work.
Those aged between 18 and 25 who have been on Universal credit for 18 months or more could get 25 hours of paid work a week for six months in a bid to get them into a life-long career.
She said: “Young people will be matched by the job centre to work that aligns with their aspirations to help them begin a life long career.
“With the first cohort of young people having already started positions at retail giant Boots and more than 90,000 young people will be supported into work by the scheme in the next three years.
“There is still more that needs to be done to solve the problem of youth unemployment but this government are making some great steps.”