Mark Pawsey MP at the opening of the London Taxi Company's new factory in Ansty
Local MP Mark Pawsey has welcomed new figures showing that the number of people in Rugby and Bulkington claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit, while not in employment, fell by 981. This represents a 53% decrease since 2010.
These figures show that the Government’s long-term economic plan 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 Rugby and Bulkington with developments such as the London Taxi Company choosing to base themselves here in Rugby and Bulkington.
The figures also showed that average pay is up by 2.9%, the fastest rise since 2002, while inflation was only 0.1 per cent. This means that hardworking families in Rugby and Bulkington 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 the West Midlands people are getting into work, with 119,596 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.
Mark said:
“With wages continuing to rise and 981 fewer people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance and Universal Credit while out of work, today’s figures are great news for people who want to work hard and get on in Rugby and Bulkington. Thanks to this Government’s strong economic record, we are seeing businesses want to come here, such as the London Taxi Company who have recently launched a new site in Ansty.”
Mark continued:
“Thanks to the Governments clear plan for business and growth in the UK, local businesses are creating good jobs locally. These figures show there is more financial security for people in work, and more families with the security and stability of a regular pay packet.”
Mark concluded:
“These strong results are down to the hard work and determination of people here in Rugby and Bulkington, and demonstrate the success of the Conservatives’ one nation approach. There is still more work to be done, and this Government will keep working - 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.”