Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed new figures showing over 2 million people are in work across the East Midlands, an increase of over 250,000 since 2010, as the Conservatives mark four million more people in work since Labour left office.
As the number of people in work grows, figures also show 83,803 fewer people are unemployed across the East Midlands, meaning more people have the security of their own income.
Maggie commented:
“These are difficult times, with Britain’s economy shocked by Coronavirus and then impacted by Putin’s war in Ukraine.
“The recent jobs figures show there are four million more people in work since 2010 and over 250,000 more people in work across the East Midlands – meaning more people are earning their own money. The Government are continuing to deliver for the country and for the people of Erewash
“We are equipping the over 50s to return to work, removing barriers for parents on universal credit and supporting those who are sick or disabled.
“There is more to be done to halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt – but these figures show the Conservatives are committed to ensuring everyone has the security of a job.”
New figures published by the Office of National Statistics show there are a total of 33.09 million people in work in the UK – this is an increase of 382,000 people in the last year.
As jobs rise, vacancies are falling, with an unemployment rate of 3.8 per cent – near record lows, meaning the number of unemployed people in the UK has halved since 2010.
The Conservative Government have five priorities to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats. These new figures show the Government are making progress in achieving their economic priorities, with a strong workforce and a resilient economy.
