Is it a realistic plan? Labour has a new proposal to offer a job to every young person out of work — and cut their benefits if they refuse. But how much difference will it make?
Labour ‘to abolish youth unemployment’
Political promise: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (above) states repeatedly that she cares about young people because she believes every child should have the opportunity to flourish, unhindered by their background. Glossary
Generational conflict - The tension and disagreement between age groups, arising from clashes in values, beliefs, communication styles, and life experiences.
Chancellor of the Exchequer - The chancellor of the Exchequer, often just called the chancellor, is the UK government's chief finance minister. They are in charge of taxation and government spending and borrowing.
Labour Party conference - The annual conference of the UK's ruling Labour party.
Disillusionment - The feeling of being let down when something turns out to be worse or less exciting than you expected.
Demographic - The qualities (e.g. age, sex, income) of a specific group of people or population.
Welfare - Welfare can take a variety of forms, such as monetary payments, subsidies and vouchers, or housing assistance.
Bureaucrat - An administrative official who works for the government.
Proviso - A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.
Chronic illness - A long-term health condition that typically lasts at least a year.