British PM Suggests Cutting Benefits to Those Under 25
Trying to get them off the dole and into jobs or training
David Cameron has suggested benefits paid to people under the age of 25 could be cut in an effort to reduce long-term worklessness.
In his speech to the Conservative conference, the prime minister promised to "nag and push and guide" young people away from a life on the dole.
It was later confirmed that the government is reviewing policies for 16 to 25-year-olds.
But Labour accused the Conservatives of a "desperate" lack of ideas.
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