Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026 Jobs Market
"My Lords, the last Labour Government in which I was a Minister made huge strides in reducing long-term youth unemployment, but tragically we are in a situation now where we have a million young people not in education, training or work. If there is one thing a Labour Government should …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"My Lords, this is to be welcomed, but I am more concerned about the million unemployed young people—18 to 24 year-olds—who are not in education, training or work. I think this should be our number one priority. We should be talking about it all the time. The number of apprenticeships …..." Lord Austin of Dudley - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow that brilliant speech by the noble Lord, Lord Massey. It was a privilege to listen to the fantastic maiden speech by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Coventry.