Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed new figures showing that 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.
Figures also show 83,803 fewer people are unemployed across the East Midlands.
Ms Throup described current times as "difficult" with Britain’s economy shocked by Coronavirus and then impacted by Putin’s war in Ukraine.
She said: “The recent jobs figures show more people are earning their own money" and that the Government was continuing to deliver for the country and for the people of Erewash.
She added: “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.
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