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Lord Skidelsky (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 February 2026

Debate

Jobs Market

Contribution

My Lords, in view of the continuing high level of long-term unemployment, would the Government seriously consider the TUC proposal for a national job guarantee with wage subsidy to employers for up to six months, targeted at the most vulnerable areas? Would they further consider the argument that the TUC has made that such a job guarantee would largely pay for itself by increasing revenues and reducing the spending on welfare?

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