A summer job can offer vital first steps into the world of work.
Stuart Anderson, MP for South Shropshire, has backed the Conservative Party’s "Save the Summer Job" campaign, aimed at protecting seasonal employment opportunities for young people.
He argues that jobs in shops, pubs or on farms not only provide extra income but also develop confidence, workplace skills, and long-term career prospects.
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Mr Anderson said: "A summer job is about more than extra money. It's about equipping young people with vital skills and confidence to get their first step on the career ladder.
"Working in a shop, pub or on a farm during the holidays has taught generations of young people the habits of work and given them a foot in the door."
He believes that new employment laws and increased taxes are making it harder for businesses to hire seasonal staff, putting those first opportunities at risk.
In South Shropshire, the number of 18 to 24-year-olds claiming unemployment-related benefits rose by 45 compared to last June. A total of 230 young people in that age group were out of work, out of 1,195 total claimants.
Mr Anderson supports the Conservative plan to reduce business rates for 250,000 high street businesses, cut red tape, and remove barriers to hiring young staff. He also supports repealing Sunday working restrictions, extending permitted evening hours to 9pm, and scrapping permits for employing young people.
He argues these changes would help businesses hire more young people and get the rural economy working again.
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