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Lucy Powell: “One million. That’s how many young people from the education system Michael Gove presided over who are now left outside…”

On the recordAugust 3, 2026
One million. That’s how many young people from the education system Michael Gove presided over who are now left outside education, not in employment and not in training. That’s not a coincidence – it’s a consequence. It’s his legacy.
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Lucy Powell
Labour Party

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Blaming Gove for youth unemployment.

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