Unknown and Growing
Shadow Cabinet Minister Peter Kyle has called the scale of unemployment in the UK a "horrible, painful toll" and has accused it of dragging down the economy. He highlighted that there are 2.5 million people who are not accounted for in the economy, and an increasing number of 700,000 young people who are not in education, training, or work.
Personal Tragedies with Economic Consequences
Kyle emphasized that while each individual without a job is a personal tragedy, the situation is also taking a toll on the economy. He argued that action needs to be taken to address this issue.
Put Jobless Brits to Work in Tech and Green Energy Jobs
At the Labour Party conference, Kyle suggested that unemployed individuals should be given opportunities to work in the tech and green energy sectors. He believes that these industries provide great job prospects and are within reach.
Unlocking Britain's Tech Potential
In order to boost the tech sector, Kyle proposes eliminating unnecessary bureaucracy and delays in funding for scientific research. He argues that this will prevent Britain from falling behind other countries like China.
Brexit Opportunities
Kyle sees Brexit as an opportunity to be more agile in the fields of science and technology. However, he also stresses the importance of maintaining close ties with Europe and aligning with their standards to ensure successful export markets.
