"These figures show the impact of a 'zombie government' with no plan for growth. Labour's Jobs Tax, economic uncertainty and their red tape Employment Rights Bill are holding back hiring, creating a jobless generation. Only the Conservatives will cut red tape, lower taxes and build a Stronger Economy to get Britain Working Again."
"Young people are taking the hardest hit. Entry-level roles are the first to disappear under Labour's tax hikes. By making hiring more expensive and risky, Labour are ensuring school leavers and graduates struggle to get a foot in the door."
"Today's figures show there are 381,000 more people in work since the start of 2025, but we know there is more to do to get people into jobs. Our £1.5 billion drive to tackle youth unemployment is a key priority and this month we announced that we'll make it easier for young people to find and s"
UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in the three months to December, marking a near five-year high and the strongest reading outside the pandemic since autumn 2015. Job losses and hiring slowdowns are concentrated in retail and hospitality, which have been linked to rising national insurance contributions and above-inflation minimum wage increases. Conservatives said Labour's policies are failing to protect jobs, blaming a Jobs Tax, economic uncertainty and the Employment Rights Bill for holding back hiring and creating a jobless generation. Labour noted 381,000 more people in work since early 2025 and highlighted a pound;1.5 billion drive to tackle youth unemployment.
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