# Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-21T05:00:05+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/wes-streeting-delays-defence-jobs-plan-young-people-union-pushback-mod-uk
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/streeting-delays-defence-jobs-plan-for-young-people-after-union-pushba-e6ed84/

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hour Wes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get more young people into defence industry jobs after pushback from trade unions, the Guardian understands. The defence secretary had been due to announce the proposals on Thursday, but some unions in the sector are understoo

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