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UK youth unemployment crisis tests incoming PM Andy Burnham

On Monday, Andy Burnham will become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade.
Burhnam says tackling the youth unemployment crisis will be his top priority.
A recent report found nearly one millio

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BudgetMum 19 Jul 2026
It’s all well and good for him to make this a priority, but how is he actually going to fund it? My eldest is struggling to find anything steady and it's putting so much pressure on the household budget. We need real jobs, not just political promises. Hope he has a concrete plan that actually helps families feel the difference.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 19 Jul 2026
Welcome everyone! It's a huge moment with Andy Burnham stepping in, and seeing youth unemployment as his top priority is a bold start. It feels like such a critical issue for the next generation. Do you think his plan can actually turn things around for young job seekers?