Government ‘Correct’ To Suggest The Youth Pay Gap Is ‘Unfair’ | John McTernan
February 18, 2026
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as posted by the channel“They are adults, they should be paid as adults.”
Even though employers are “always going to complain” about government requirements, it is correct to suggest it is unfair that 18, 19, and 20 year olds are being paid less than those over 21, says former political advisor to Tony Blair, John McTernan.
John McTernan was speaking to Stephen Sackur on Times Radio, The Times at One. Listen live every day from 1-2pm.
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