Fiona
Bruce MP: falling unemployment means a more secure future for families in my
constituency
Fiona Bruce has
welcomed new figures showing since 2010 the number of people in Congleton
Constituency claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit while not in
employment fell by 806 claimants - a 62 per cent drop.
This means more
people in work, with the security of a good job and a regular pay packet so
they can provide for themselves and their families.
People are
getting off benefits and into work across the North West with more people in
work since the last Labour Government. Across the UK, there are 2 million more
people at work than at the end of thirteen years of a Labour Government.
Fiona said:
‘It’s great news that over the last five
years the number people of people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal
Credit while out of work here in this constituency has fallen by 62%.
‘That means more families with the
security and stability of a regular pay packet – with good jobs being created
by local businesses. And in a further boost for families financial security
we’ve also seen the highest real wage rises in seven years over the last year.
‘This is down to the hard work and the
determination of people here, as well as the Conservatives’ strong leadership
and clear economic plan. As a Government for working people we’re committed to
go further, as we work towards a Britain of full employment, which offers
working people security at every stage of their life.’
