Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham: ‘If you leave young people in their 20s without hope, that is a dangerous thing to do.’ Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Pool Reuters/AP
Andy Burnham: ‘If you leave young people in their 20s without hope, that is a dangerous thing to do.’ Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/Pool Reuters/AP
Burnham aims for ‘quite radical change’ in support for young people

Prime minister says ‘root and branch review of childhood’ is needed and he does not rule out some benefit cuts

The government is aiming for “quite radical change” in the way young people are supported, Andy Burnham has said, indicating this could include tougher rules for benefits as well as notably more help with everything from finding work to mental health.