Karl McCartney MP has welcomed new figures showing that 788 fewer people in Lincoln are relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance since 2010, a 26% drop.
More people are moving from benefits into work across the East Midlands, with 130,000 more people in work since the last election.
Karl McCartney MP said: “It’s excellent news that since 2010 there are 788 fewer people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance in Lincoln. That means many more local people with a better and brighter future ahead of them and their families.
“We’ve been backing businesses in Lincoln to create more jobs as part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan.
“As these figures show that plan is working. We need to stick to it. It’s the only way to keep the economy growing, and keep businesses creating jobs, so that we keep moving towards our target for full employment, and more families in Lincoln have the security of a real job and a regular pay packet.”
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.