Petitions/Require businesses to offer interviews to care leavers meeting minimum criteria
StatusOngoing
Opened18 May 2026
Closes
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We ask Government to introduce a national policy so medium and large employers offer care leavers a guaranteed interview for any role where they meet the essential criteria, ensuring fair access to work and consistent opportunity.

Care leavers face significant barriers to employment, despite having the skills and motivation to work. A guaranteed interview would help level the playing field, reduce long‑term unemployment, and support better life outcomes. This small, practical step would create fairer access to work and long‑term savings for the public sector

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Leigh Ingham
1Leigh Ingham MP
Stafford
45
Adam Jogee
2Adam Jogee MP
Newcastle-under-Lyme
28
Josh Newbury
3Josh Newbury MP
Cannock Chase
21
Dave Robertson
4Dave Robertson MP
Lichfield
21
Dr Allison Gardner
5Dr Allison Gardner MP
Stoke-on-Trent South
20
Sir Gavin Williamson
6Sir Gavin Williamson MP
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
18
Gareth Snell
7Gareth Snell MP
Stoke-on-Trent Central
15
David Williams
8David Williams MP
Stoke-on-Trent North
15
Dame Karen Bradley
9Dame Karen Bradley MP
Staffordshire Moorlands
12
Sarah Edwards
10Sarah Edwards MP
Tamworth
10