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‘We’re facing a government that basically has no interest in young people’

“Young people need places to go, and adults they can trust, in order to feel safe. Councils must be given […]

At-risk young people need the skills to thrive so they don’t end up jobless, unskilled, with mental health […]

Of his job, he says: “working with young people gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I have always viewed my work as my contribution back […]

Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem

There he met other young people like himself, who had difficult lives and needed direction. He realised he could help them […]

Young people in particular often rely upon local youth services to reduce isolation, build confidence and […]

This has led to the loss of nearly 140,000 places for young people and more than 3,600 youth work jobs as well as the closure of more than 600 youth centres […]

“Young people do not have the opportunities they used to have,” he added, so “it is harder to engage […]