I have just appeared on the James Whale Drivetime Show on LBC radio to discuss the government’s work programme. There was a caller on the show before me; he revealed he was a store manager for a clothing chainstore and that previously he was sceptical about the scheme. However, from experience he now see the benefit for both his company and those placed on the scheme. From his point of view it has been an
Business bashing is a popular pastime for many, who see business as the reason for all that is wrong in our society. The latest target for activists and some elements of the media are those companies that are providing work placements for the unemployed. This Government scheme, is particularly aimed at younger people to give them the experience (and responsibility) of life in the workplace. I am amazed that the critics lambast it as being
A great story appeared on the Great Yarmouth Mercury website over the weekend about Michael Beck from Ormesby. Despite the challenge of epilepsy and memory loss he is determined to find a new job so he isn’t reliant on benefits. Read the story here. The layabout wasters who sometimes take the benefit system for a ride and have no excuse not to work or assist the local community should take a leaf out of Michael’s
New community service scheme for long-term unemployed
Anyone who follows my work in Parliament will know that since the General Election, I have regularly raised the issue of youth employment and training opportunities. It is heartening, that since taking office, the level of youth unemployment has fallen. We need to do a lot more to make sure our young people are equipped for the modern job market and have every opportunity to gain employment. Government backed schemes such as the Work Programme
The work programme launches this summer.
Brandon Lewis