Elaine Stewart

Elaine Stewart

Labour — Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 February 2026

Debate

Scottish Affairs Committee in 2024-25 and Industrial Transition

Contribution

My constituency has problems similar to those in my hon. Friend’s. When mines, textile factories and companies close, it leaves a terrible legacy for our young people. We are now into a fourth generation of unemployed young people who have no skills, no jobs and no opportunities. That rips the heart out of not just communities but opportunities. When those things happen, people migrate to other areas. The young people are not living in the area, buying houses and spending in the local economy, so that has a terrible long-lasting effect. Some of our communities still feel that at this moment in time.

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