Joe Robertson

Joe Robertson

Conservative — Isle of Wight East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 January 2026

Debate

Improving Outcomes for Young People

Contribution

The best thing the Government can do to support young people is to ensure they have jobs, but in the three months to October last year, unemployment for 18 to 24-year-olds rose by 85,000. What does the Secretary of State have to say to the Chancellor, who is over-taxing jobs, including for young people?

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