Labour sets out ‘bold’ plans to boost employment rates

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Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall sets out “big bold” ambition to boost employment rates in Britain by up to 80%.
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00:00Well, we have a big, bold ambition to get this country's employment rate up to 80%.
00:08Other countries achieve that, we should be leading the pack.
00:12That would get 2 million more people into work, boost our economy by over 20 billion
00:18and provide 8 billion pounds for our public services.
00:21It is a tough goal, but we're determined to do it, to boost growth, boost living standards
00:27and transform opportunity in this country.

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