With unemployment amongst 18-24 year olds having risen above 1 million nationally - and with youth unemployment having soared by 89% between January and October here in Dartford - the Dartford Labour Party took part in a national day of action on this issue on 26 November. Activists collected 227 signatures for a petition calling on the government to take action to save the prospects for this lost generation.
Councillor Geoff Prout, shadow leader of Dartford Borough Council said: “It’s terrible news that so many young people are now unemployed and unable to find work. David Cameron’s Government have been given a million reasons to change course on the economy – and they need to do so before it’s too late.”
Also, read the full text of our press release on this issue under the press release section of this website.