Karl has welcomed new figures showing that the number of people in Lincoln claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) fell by 1527 - a 47 per cent drop - since May 2010.
The figures show that the Government’s reforms to rebalance the economy and help more people into work are succeeding, with over 400,000 more people across the country in work than a year ago and a record number of people working in the private sector. Business confidence in the economy is shown by nearly three quarters of a million vacancies, and jobs are being created in Lincoln by businesses like Your Print Partner and, in the future, by DPD Couriers who are expected to create a further 90 jobs when they open a new warehouse next year at the Network 46 business park near Witham St Hughs.
The figures also showed that average pay growth is at 2.9 per cent – the fastest rise since 2002 – while inflation was only 0.1 per cent, meaning hardworking people in Lincoln have more money in their pockets; and youth unemployment has continued to fall – down 215,000 since 2010 – showing how this one nation government is ensuring the economic recovery is felt by all sections of society.
Across Lincolnshire, people are getting off benefits and into work with 160,784 more people in work since the last Labour Government. There are over 2 million more people across the UK now in work than at the end of thirteen years of a Labour Government.
Karl said: “With wages continuing to rise and with 1527 fewer people relying on JSA since I was originally elected to Parliament in May 2010, today’s figures are great news for people who want to work hard and get on in Lincoln.
“And more good jobs are being created in and around our City by businesses like DPD Couriers who are expected to create a further 90 jobs when they open a new warehouse next year.
“These strong results are down to the hard work and determination of people here in Lincoln, and demonstrate the success of the Conservatives’ one nation approach and clear economic plan.
“We need to keep working though that plan - supporting firms, increasing training and providing more free childcare for working parents, as well as introducing a National Living Wage – so that everyone can succeed and achieve their full potential.”
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For further information, please contact Karl McCartney MP at [email protected] / 020 7219 7221.