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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Alan Milburn launches major UK review into rising inactivity among young people

Alan Milburn adjusts his glasses while standing in front of a graffitied wall with a drawing of a boxing glove on it
Alan Milburn launched his review at Brothers Through Boxing in Peterborough on Monday, saying a ‘coalition of the concerned’ must mobilise to save a generation of Neets. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

A major review into rising inactivity among Britain’s young people has been launched by the former health secretary Alan Milburn, with a promise not to shy away from “uncomfortable truths” or “radical” policy solutions.

A panel of health, business and policy experts, including the former John Lewis boss Charlie Mayfield, ex-Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane and social welfare expert Dame Louise Casey, will help draw up recommendations.

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