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Christian charity blames lack of jobs for rise in 'Neets'

A Government minister says young people lack the "confidence, grit, self-control" needed for the workplace.

Nick Hurd was speaking after latest figures reveal 1.09 million youngsters are out of work, education or training.

John Wheatley is from Christian charity Frontier Youth Trust which has recently conducted some research into youth unemployment.

He told Premier's Victoria Laurence on the News Hour he doesn't agree with Mr Hurd: 

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