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Young people who are unemployed long-term will be guaranteed paid work - and could face having their benefits taken away if they refuse to start the jobs, Rachel Reeves will say.

The Chancellor will make the case for a society founded on “contribution” as she unveils plans for a “youth guarantee” aimed at driving down unemployment.

In a Labour conference speech, two months before a budget which is expected to involve tough decisions on tax and spending, Ms Reeves will also set out plans to fund libraries in all English primary schools.

The Chancellor is also understood to be pledging measures to support British steelmaking and shipbuilding in today's speech.

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