ONS employment data reveals disadvantaged regions are being hit hardest by covid. Green recovery offers areas in NE & WM massive jobs opportunities (e.g. offshore wind, EVs) - LGA estimate over 100,000 more green jobs in these regions by 2030. Time to connect the two. (1/4)

As @TonyWilsonIES points out, data also shows sharp decline in youth employment – fastest fall since 2009. Home retrofits, EVs, upgrades to elec and gas grids provide lifelong steady jobs that are well paid and sustainable. More in @ECIU_UK blog here https://buff.ly/2EoTRLw  (2/4)

As construction starts showing signs of recovery (est. 4000 more vacancies this quarter), important we build back better with low carbon homes. #GreenHomesGrant offers immediate employment boost when running, but longer term view needed. More here: https://buff.ly/3cQPuEw  (3/4)

When furlough closes, jobs in #NetZero transition will provide boost in regions that need it. CSR & Budget may give more cash for homes, but pressure now on for energy white paper, heat and buildings strategy, and net zero review to deliver, quickly. https://buff.ly/3lga0El  (4/4)