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Comment on the labour market statistics

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

For immediate release: 14 October 2009

Comment on the labour market statistics issued on 14 October 2009

Commenting on today’s labour market statistics, Ian Brinkley, associate director at The Work Foundation, said:

“These figures are highly encouraging – the worst looks as if it might be over. If sustained, the labour market will turn around much faster than in previous recessions.

“Much could still go wrong – the government must hold its nerve and not make premature cuts in the public sector before the private sector is back on its feet.

“Nothing can disguise however the harsh reality of nearly one million young people out of work. The government must continue to prioritise measures to help the young, including a further expansion of the higher education sector so that every young person who could benefit from further higher education has the chance to do so.”

Notes to editors:

Ian Brinkley is available for interviews.
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