Quote by David Miliband

In Britain, the centrally prescribed welfare to work system short-changes the young unemployed. Transport, housing and education are over centralised.

In Britain, the centrally prescribed welfare to work system

Summary

This quote highlights how the welfare to work system in Britain fails to adequately support young unemployed individuals. It suggests that there is a lack of focus on providing necessary resources such as transportation, housing, and education. Additionally, it criticizes the over-centralization of these services, implying that local communities should have more control and autonomy in addressing the needs of the young unemployed population.

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Education

By David Miliband

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