Brown to create 100,000 new jobs

Gordon Brown has announced a new scheme to create jobs

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has revealed details of a programme to create 100,000 jobs as part of a new initiative to curb rising unemployment.

Mr Brown told the Observer of a programme of investment in new technologies and green projects.

He said the environment is part of the solution to the recession.

But the prime minister also played down the likelihood of a further bailout for the banks, saying it is not the first thing on any agenda.

The prime minister is touring the country this week before a jobs summit involving government, business and unions.

In his interview he gives details of plans to bring forward