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The Conservatives accused Labour of “economic incompetence” and “creating a jobless generation” after unemployment hit a five-year high.

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately said: “An unprecedented series of monthly unemployment increases is the hallmark of this Labour Government. The predictable result of bad decisions and economic incompetence.

“Young people are taking the hardest hit. Entry-level roles are the first to disappear from Labour’s tax hikes. By making hiring more expensive and more risky, Labour are ensuring school leavers and graduates never even get a foot in the door.

“Only the Conservatives have a plan to get Britain working again.”

Shadow Business and Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith added: “These figures show the impact of a ‘zombie government’ with no plan for growth.

“Labour’s jobs tax, economic uncertainty and their red tape Employment Rights Bill are holding back hiring, creating a jobless generation.

“Only the Conservatives will cut red tape, lower taxes and build a stronger economy to get Britain working again.”