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Is Britain work-shy?

5 Live listeners have their say with Nicky Campbell

Labour launches its back to work scheme today as Keir Starmer says Britain simply isn't working. Bosses must get better at keeping the long-term sick in their jobs, and the government is promising a rebrand of job centres and more mental health appointments. But critics say it's not good enough - it doesn't include a crackdown on sickness benefits and some argue a rise in employers' National Insurance contributions will stop them taking more people on. Nicky heard from 5 Live listeners….

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