Government support for young people “woefully lacking” – Cat Smith

“This Government’s support for young people is woefully lacking. The Conservatives have failed to recognise the critical impact that this pandemic will have on young people for years to come.

“The Government must stop treating unemployed young people as an afterthought – these are the key workers of the future and must be recognised for their importance in our recovery from this crisis.”

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Notes to Editors
· Research by The Prince’s Trust released today (Tuesday) suggested the experience of young people not in education employment or training is more negative than those in work and training.
· One in four respondents to the charity’s survey said they felt “unable to cope with life” since the start of the pandemic, increasing to 40% among those not in work, education or training.
· Half of 16 to 25-year-olds said their mental health has worsened since the start of the pandemic