Why Britain isn't working - with Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment
The number of working age people out of work in Britain 2010 was around 9 million. In 2025? Around 9 million. But why is worklessness in Britain now deemed a crisis, and what can the government do to fix this?
Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Alison McGovern, Minister of State for Employment.
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