Anne-Marie Trevelyan has welcomed new figures showing that 590 fewer people in the Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance than in 2010, a 44 per cent. fall. This means more people in work, with the security of a regular pay packet and a better future ahead of them.
Across Britain the number of people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance has fallen to 0.93 million people, its lowest level since August 2008.
People are moving off benefits and into work, with a record 30.79 million people now in work. That’s 694,000 more people in work than a year ago. Across the North East, there are 24,000 more people in work compared to the last election.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said: “Today’s strong jobs numbers are great news for our area and show that the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan is working. We’re helping people get off benefits and intowork, giving them the security and peace of mind of a regular pay packet.
We have helped local businesses to create jobs by backing them with lower taxes and better infrastructure. And we have helped people get off benefits and into work through our welfare reforms, ending a something for nothing culture and making work pay.
‘This means a brighter, more secure future for hardworking taxpayers in North Northumberland who want to work hard and get on in life.’
Anne-Marie Trevelyan also highlighted the key role of small businesses in the region; “there are many small businesses in North Northumberland, they are vital for job creation and to support the local economy. I have been visiting many such businesses in recent months to discuss their work and the challenges they face and ways in which we can reduce red tape and make life easier for them.”
Anne-Marie Trevelyan willl be supporting Small Business Saturday on 6th December for further information or to be included on the small business tour contact Anne-Marie Trevelyan on 07970 653258, anne-marie@dualtheal.com.