During the March 26, 2015 debate David Cameron proposed a series of welfare cuts that included preventing young people from going directly on to housing and unemployment benefit directly after school. The plan would require all 18 to 21-year-olds who claim unemployment to do 30 hours of community service per week work experience while searching for a job. Proponents argue that too many young people are receiving government benefits after school. Opponents argue that cutting benefits will punish young people who need time to look for a job right out of school.
76% Yes |
24% No |
56% Yes |
24% No |
9% Yes, and every capable person claiming benefits should take on unpaid community work |
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8% Yes, but lower the 30hr minimum to allow more time to look for a job |
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4% Yes, but after 3 months of claiming |
See how support for each position on “Young Benefit Claimants” has changed over time for 330k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Young Benefit Claimants” has changed over time for 330k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9KQ49KK1mo1MO
Yes however individual circumstances should be assessed. For example a young person may have a disability, physical or learning which allows them to be in receipt of benefits
@9G7F5RP6mos6MO
Yes unless they are disabled/ not well enough to work. Make sure it’s worthwhile volunteering / it changes after a time so they can find something they are interested in
@9G48NM26mos6MO
After an assessment, and if capable some community work and a chance to up-skill may increase wellbeing and employment opportunities, but it would depend if the person was fit to work.
@98ZLWC21yr1Y
It should be encouraged but not compulsory
@98QCZDH1yr1Y
no but they can be encouraged to
@98PMQZH1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they are not also looking for a job.
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