Gordon Brown interview on youth unemployment

The transcript discusses past employment initiatives like the Future Jobs Fund and the New Deal for young people, emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement. It highlights the current challenges faced by employers and the need for local authorities and public agencies to take action to prevent a potential social crisis. The speaker warns that inaction could lead to larger problems, drawing parallels to the 1980s.

How does the speaker feel about the potential future problems if no action is taken?

What historical reference is made regarding the situation in the 1980s?