Local MP Mark Pawsey has welcomed new figures showing since 2010 the number of people in Rugby & Bulkington claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit while not in employment fell by 1,089 - a 55 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 country with 2 million more people now in employment than at the end of thirteen years of the last Labour Government.
Mark 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 Rugby has fallen by 1,089 – a 55 per cent drop.”
Mark continued:
“That means more families with the security and stability of a regular pay packet – with good jobs being created by local and national businesses here in Rugby and Bulkington. In a further boost for families financial security we’ve also seen the highest real wage rises in seven years over the last year.”
Mark concluded:
“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.”