Ranil Jayawardena and Iain Duncan Smith have welcomed new figures showing since 2010 the number of people in North East Hampshire claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 556- around a 70% 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 South East with 240 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.
Ranil said: ‘It’s great news that over the last five years the number people of people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance here in North East Hampshire has fallen by almost 70%. That means more families with the security and stability of a regular pay packet. 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.’