Minister insists Labour not committed to living wage for over-18s before election, despite manifesto pledge – UK politics live
Summary
A UK government minister said Labour is not committed to giving all people over 18 the national living wage before the next election, despite what their manifesto says. The government also announced 300,000 new work experience and training opportunities for young people to help reduce youth unemployment.Key Facts
- The UK government will provide 300,000 new work experience and training placements for young people over three years.
- These placements will cover sectors like construction, hospitality, health, and social care.
- Major UK employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports, support this initiative.
- The number of UK youths aged 16 to 24 not in work, education, or training (called NEETs) has risen to over one million.
- Alan Milburn, who led a review on youth unemployment, says lack of work experience is the biggest barrier for young people.
- The placements will include Sector-based Work Academy Programmes, which combine training, work experience, and guaranteed job interviews.
- Labour’s manifesto promised to remove age-based wage differences so all adults over 18 receive the same minimum wage.
- A government minister indicated Labour might delay this wage change until after the next election, despite the manifesto pledge.
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