Rachel Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Rachel Reeves

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Stain on Our Country: Chancellor Condemns Rise in Young People Not Working or Studying

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  • Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, described having nearly a million 18-24 year-olds not in employment, education, or training as a "stain on our country". She emphasized the importance of addressing this issue, highlighting the fact that many young people are wasting the "best time of their lives" at home doing nothing.

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