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According to recent figures, there are 948,000 people in the UK aged between 16 and 24 who are not in education, employment or training. James said that while managing "different barriers" was key to tackling the issue, success would also require time and money, with "consistent funding" from the government. "People will always need support into work and people will always face barriers," they added. A government spokesperson said nearly a million young people had been "locked out of the system" and were being "written off". Those not in work or education and on Universal Credit for 18 months would be offered "a guaranteed job through our new Youth Guarantee". "This comes as we partner with business to create opportunities and test new ways of delivering targeted youth employment support," the spokesperson added. To find out more, watch Politics North (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire) at 10:00 BST on Sunday

According to recent figures, there are 948,000 people in the UK aged between 16 and 24 who are not in education, employment or training.

James said that while managing "different barriers" was key to tackling the issue, success would also require time and money, with "consistent funding" from the government.

"People will always need support into work and people will always face barriers," they added.

A government spokesperson said nearly a million young people had been "locked out of the system" and were being "written off".

Those not in work or education and on Universal Credit for 18 months would be offered "a guaranteed job through our new Youth Guarantee".

"This comes as we partner with business to create opportunities and test new ways of delivering targeted youth employment support," the spokesperson added.

To find out more, watch Politics North (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire) at 10:00 BST on Sunday