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Youth Unemployment and Bank Bonuses

I will not condemn my right hon. Friend for taking a job. I am talking about the reality of the challenge that people in our constituencies face. More and more people are out of work. We should listen to them. They are saying that they are getting degrees, A-levels and vocational qualifications but that they cannot find work. As I have said, many would be shocked that many MPs say, ““That's just inevitable—it's just what happens, and nothing can be done about it.”” That is not acceptable. Our constituents see unemployment rising. The House should be taking action to address that challenge.