Liz Kendall: Labour Will Make AI 'Work for Workers' as Youth Job Fears Mount

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Liz Kendall: Labour Will Make AI 'Work for Workers' as Youth Job Fears Mount
Published June 5, 2026
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has insisted that Labour will ensure artificial intelligence "works for workers" rather than abandoning those whose livelihoods are threatened by rapid technological change. Speaking amid mounting public fears about automation's impact on employment, Kendall emphasised that the government has a crucial role in shaping how AI is adopted across industries. The minister's comments specifically acknowledged concerns about young people, who may be particularly vulnerable to job displacement as AI transforms the labour market. The government's approach aims to manage the transition so that workers are supported rather than left behind by technological advancement. For local authorities responsible for skills and employment strategies, the intervention signals potential new frameworks for helping young people and adult learners adapt to changing workforce demands. Councillors may need to consider how local skills provision, apprenticeships, and employment support services can align with national AI adoption policies.
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