Young people in the North and the West Midlands were disproportionately hit by “severe cuts” to youth services, Labour research showed. Total cash for youth services fell by 62.5% from £893.2million to £335m. Shadow Minister for Young People Cat Smith said: “Youth services are a vital lifeline for young people, particularly those living in areas of deprivation. “Youth services desperately need the Youth Investment Fund given how much has been stripped away from them over the last decade by the Conservatives. “In addition, over £2bn has been made available via the Kickstart Scheme to help young people into employment and £200m will support initiatives to help children and young people at risk of serious violence.

Source: Daily Mirror December 28, 2020 21:00 UTC