Labour Announces Major Welfare Reforms and Overhaul of Jobcentres

Keir Starmer outlines plans to reduce unemployment and modernize employment support, while facing criticism over postponed welfare decisions.

• Labour's new 'Get Britain Working' white paper proposes replacing Jobcentres with a National Jobs and Careers Service focused on skills and career development.
• The government plans to deploy additional NHS resources to 20 areas with high economic inactivity and expand mental health and obesity support to tackle barriers to employment.
• Young people will gain access to employment and training opportunities through partnerships with organizations like the Premier League and Channel Four.
• The reforms aim to address long-term sickness, which has left 2.8 million people out of work, by improving healthcare access and integrating local employment strategies.
• Conservatives criticize Labour for avoiding tough welfare cuts and claim the reforms lack the necessary measures to significantly reduce the benefits bill.

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