"Lost generation" as young people hit hard by unemployment, MP's unguarded comments fuel suspicion of MPs, and Brown's support for people of faith

Weekly News Review from a Christian Viewpoint.  Patrick Woodward talks to Russ Bravo, (pictured) editor of Inspire Magazine, about the latest news from a Christian standpoint.

Today, fears of a “lost generation”, as the unemployment figures show young people hardest hit;  Alan Duncan MP stirs up suspicion of Parliament as he says he has to “live on rations”;  and PM Gordon Brown speaks to Christian radio station and supports the work of people of faith.

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Youth unemployment:

telegraph.co.uk  One in three young people out of work, unemployment statistics show

guardian.co.uk This lays bare the human crisis. What a terrible time to be young and jobless

timesonline.co.uk Case Study: Up to one million young people unemployed

Alan Duncan:

telegraph.co.uk  Alan Duncan: MPs are treated like ‘****’ and have to survive on rations

guardian.co.uk  MPs’ expenses: We’re forced to live on rations, says Alan Duncan

Gordon Brown talks to Christians:

premier.org.uk interview online

telegraph.co.uk Gordon Brown insists Britain is still Christian country