Victoria Atkins MP has welcomed new figures showing that the number of people in Louth & Horncastle claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has fallen by 735 - a 48 per cent drop since 2010.
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 UK. There are 2 million more people at work than at the end of thirteen years of a Labour Government.
Victoria said:
“I am delighted that over the last five years 735 fewer people are relying on Jobseekers Allowance here in Louth & Horncastle.
This is a testament to our long term economic plan which is providing a more secure future for families locally.
It is good to see this positive news reflected nationally. The UK Claimant Count is now at its lowest rate since 1975 and wage growth is at its highest in real terms since October 2007.
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.“