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Can Andy Burnham fix Britain's unemployment crisis? | James Reed on LBC

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James Reed, CEO of Reed Recruitment joins Tom Swarbrick following the release of the latest ONS figures on unemployment and job vacancies. They discuss whether the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, ca

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RetroRick 21 Jul 2026
Spot on, Cal. Back in my day, a job was a job and you could rely on it for life, unlike the uncertainty we see now.
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PixelPete 21 Jul 2026
Spot on, Cal. It feels like Burnham is starting the level on Hard Mode with no continues left.
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 21 Jul 2026
Tough watch, but those ONS figures are a real wake-up call for the country. Huge task ahead for Burnham if he's going to get the numbers moving in the right direction. Do we reckon his plan is actually doable, or is it too little too late? Who's your money on here?