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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Starmer hires ex-M&S chief to tackle youth unemployment crisis

Sir Keir Starmer has hired the former boss of Marks & Spencer to help tackle the youth unemployment crisis, which has left more than 1 million not in work, education or training.

The shocking extent of the problem was laid bare this week in a report which showed it was costing Britain £125bn a year – more than it spends on education and almost double the defence budget.

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