In one of the biggest shake-ups of the welfare system for young people, a majority Conservative government would strip school-leavers of the right to sign on to the dole and would tell those under the age of 25 they need to be "earning or learning".
In typically divisive language, they ask: "Is it right that school leavers should be able to move directly from school to a life on housing benefit without finding a job first?" Prime minister David Cameron originally floated the idea in June.
This is down to the increase in the number of public sector workers over the last four decades, longer life expectancy and the extension of pension rights for early leavers and women.
How to welcome promises of more poor kids going to university, or rights for care leavers or a fizzy drinks tax, while still exposing the yawning chasm between talking about improving life chances for disadvantaged kids and actually doing so?
Hannah Morton-Hedges, independent careers consultant and owner of Momentum Careers Advice, says rocketing university fees mean more school leavers are questioning whether university is right for them.
It's been well documented that employers believe too many school-leavers "have not been taught the right skills, attitudes and behaviours" needed for the world of work.
Writing this column shortly after attending our graduation ceremonies, I'm still convinced that going to university is the right thing for many school leavers, even given the debt they will incur.
"A large number of people voted leave for this reason but it's not about that, it's about being a sovereign nation that can build positive links with the rest of the world as well as Europe," he said, adding: "A lot of remainers wanted to remain for the right reasons and a lot of leavers wanted to leave for the right reasons".
Working for advisory company, CEB, he helps global companies design and implement assessment programmes to select the right talent for their businesses, from school leavers to senior managers.
Then the number of leavers declined, to 339,000 in 2010.In this section All the right noises On the road The real scandal Fiery orange glow Belt too tight Wilting greens Beach party ReprintsNow outflows have started edging up again.
