A Sun columnist claimed that one in ten young people have no intention of getting a job. But the survey being used as evidence actually found this to be closer to one in 25.
The Sun article was also potentially misleading when it said that these people “have no intention” of working, although the phrase repeats a claim in the City & Guilds report, which says they “never intend to start working”.
City & Guilds shared the exact survey question with Full Fact, which shows that the young people who were either in education or not working were asked: “For the following question, please think realistically about your plans, taking into account larger economic factors and potential unpredictable events. Realistically, which, if any, of the following do you think you will achieve within the following time periods?” And for the option “Start working”, 9% of them selected “Never”.
Others may expect to be unable to work, perhaps because of a disability or caring duties, or because they expect no work to be available for them. Indeed City & Guilds shared more of the survey data with us, which showed that around a quarter of those who said they expected never to start working also said they could not work or study due to an illness or disability that prevents them from doing so.
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