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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jabed Ahmed

Britons aren't working hard enough, senior Tory suggests

Britons must increase their work ethic in order to compete on a global scale, a shadow minister has suggested.

Tory shadow home secretary Chris Philp said there were nine million working-aged adults in the UK not in employment and that the UK "needs everyone to make a contribution" to keep up with countries like China and India.

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