30th June 2009
Labour Candidate says "Never Again"
In the 1980s and 1990s, long term youth unemployment went up and up. During these tough times Donna Hutton, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Clwyd West constituency, is determined that we don't lose a generation of our young people to unemployment or lost opportunity because of the global recession.
Mrs Hutton is calling on business, charities, community groups and councils to support young people during these tough times.
Mrs Hutton said, "I'm determined that we never again repeat the failed policies of the past - which is why I supported our Labour Government in investing £5 billion to help people get back into work quickly. This is paying for more jobcentre plus staff to help people here in Abergele, more opportunities for people of every age and real help now, right when people need it.
"But I know young people in Abergele leaving school or university will be concerned about the state of the jobs market and what they do next. So I'm calling on business, charities, community groups and councils to support young people during these tough times. I want organisations across the constituency, in towns like Abergele, Colwyn Bay and Ruthin, to give a jobless young person a chance.
"The Future Jobs Fund is a billion pound fund aimed at creating jobs for unemployed young people. So I want organisations in our area to get their bids in for the 100,000 jobs available.
"The Tories say we can’t afford to help, but the truth is we can’t afford not to. Abandoning a generation would cost us all more in the long run, and devastate entire communities.
“I'm determined that we will not lose a generation of our young people to unemployment or lost opportunity because of the global recession.”
ENDS.