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Starmer Criticized for Failing Youth Inequality Strategy

12/22/2025

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The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) criticized Keir Starmer for lacking a clear strategy to reduce inequalities.
A report finds nearly 1 million young adults in former industrial areas not in education, employment, or training.
Alun Francis, chair of the SMC, urged a cohesive approach.
Alan Milburn, leading a review on youth unemployment, called the situation a 'national outrage'.
The government acknowledged the crisis and seeks reforms to help young people.

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The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) criticized Keir Starmer for lacking a clear strategy to reduce inequalities.
A report finds nearly 1 million young adults in former industrial areas not in education, employment, or training.
Alun Francis, chair of the SMC, urged a cohesive approach.
Alan Milburn, leading a review on youth unemployment, called the situation a 'national outrage'.
The government acknowledged the crisis and seeks reforms to help young people.