Refusal of work or training by youth may result in punishment.

During her appearance on Sunday's political talk shows, Liz Kendall issued a strong warning regarding the consequences that young people will face if they refuse to engage in work, training, or education. As the work and pensions secretary, Kendall emphasized that the government's new plans will be tough on those who repeatedly turn down these opportunities, including the possibility of losing their benefits. However, her suggestion was met with concern from a mental health campaigner who believes it could be detrimental to those already struggling with their mental well-being.

The government's proposal includes the implementation of a "youth guarantee" which will offer more apprenticeships and basic skills training to the approximately one million young people who are currently not economically active. During an interview on Sky's Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Kendall explained that not having the necessary skills or being unemployed at a young age can have long-term consequences. She added that the government is committed to providing new opportunities, but young people will be expected to take them up.

Kendall also did not rule out the possibility of withdrawing benefits from those who refuse to participate in work or training under Labour's plans. This warning comes at a time when almost 2.8 million people are out of work due to long-term sickness, and an additional 1.5 million are unemployed. According to Kendall, there are individuals who are capable of working but choose not to, although she believes they are in the minority. The prime minister, on the other hand, has promised to crack down on "criminals" who take advantage of the system and has expressed concern about the growing benefits bill.

Kendall has promised significant changes to the work and pensions sector, including transforming job centers into a legitimate public employment service. However, a mental health campaigner and crisis worker, John Junior, has raised concerns about the potential negative impact of the government's plan to remove benefits from young people who are not in work, training, or education. According to Junior, benefits provide a sense of security for young people, and taking them away could leave them feeling helpless and lost.

Junior also believes that the government is taking away young people's choices and forcing them into something they may not want to do. This could have serious consequences for those who struggle with mental health conditions, as they may be unable to hold down a job or attend training. The number of young people who report being out of work, training, or education due to mental health problems has doubled in the last decade. In response, Kendall acknowledged that there is a genuine issue with mental health in the country and promised to provide more support for those in need.

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