One must wish that sometimes the government shouldn’t launch yet more initiatives in order to tell the public “they are doing something”. Unfortunately, since Gordon Brown took over as Prime Minister, he has called for more of the same.
The government was criticised yet again, for launching yet another of these “wheezes” to improve the UK’s poorly- trained workforce. As in previous schemes, those who are long-term unemployed or are on welfare must take up regular training courses or lose any benefit entitlements. Private firms will also be allowed to bid to train and award skills qualifications where appropriate.
The plans have been widely ridiculed, which must have been an inspiration for this cartoon from the Guardian. Sadly, all this gives an impression that this government is beyond parody.