Alison McGovern MP

Alison McGovern, the UK Employment Minister, discusses her role in shaping the Get Britain Working plan, a bold strategy aimed at reducing economic inactivity and raising the employment rate to 80%. She delves into the transformation of Jobcentres, supporting long-term sick individuals back into work, and introduces a youth guarantee to provide apprenticeships for young adults. Additionally, she emphasizes the significant role of HR in fostering a better work environment and the importance of effective dialogue to address workforce challenges.

Alison McGovern, an Employment Minister dedicated to enhancing job opportunities for the youth, joins the discussion alongside Meg Thomas, a passionate community organizer and disability rights advocate. They dive into the Labour government's shift in approach towards Gaza, reflecting on political criticisms and humanitarian concerns. The conversation also touches on urgent reforms to benefits, including support for the elderly and disability rights activism, pointing to the growing discontent among Labour MPs. Expect insights on empowering the next generation!

Alison McGovern, the Minister of State for Employment, dives into Britain's ongoing employment crisis, where 9 million working-age individuals remain jobless. She discusses alarming youth unemployment, with over a million disengaged from education or training. Mental health's impact on prolonged unemployment is critically explored, along with the need for welfare reforms to enhance local job opportunities. McGovern emphasizes the importance of supportive workplace environments and cooperative efforts between employers and government to promote improved employee rights.

In this podcast, Fiona Bruce hosts a panel including Patrick Grant, Andrew Griffith MP, Alison McGovern MP, and Isabel Oakeshott. They discuss the impact of the Chancellor's Autumn statement on the cost of living crisis, government's economic decisions, challenges for disabled workers, high immigration figures, and the appropriateness of politicians on reality TV.

In this event, expert and best-selling author Linda Scott, along with academic and political leaders, discuss the unequal division of parenthood's burden and how it fuels women's exclusion from economic participation. They delve into topics such as the impact of motherhood on the economy, historical patterns of women's rights, rise of the religious right in the US, holding governments accountable for gender inequality, resistance towards policy implementation in Denmark, Eleanor Rathbone's advocacy for social security, and the need for a 'double X economy' prioritizing gender equality and sustainability.