North Swindon MP Welcomes News Of Record Number Of People In Work

Justin Tomlinson MP has welcomed the news that the number of people in work across the UK remains at a record high, and the rate of women in work is at the highest level since comparable records began, showing the fundamentals of the economy remain strong. 

According to yesterday’s figures, there are 209,943 more people back in work in the South West since 2010. In Swindon the number of people claiming the key out of work benefits has fallen by 2,692 - a 62% drop – since 2010.

As well as the employment continuing at a record-high, today’s figures show that the unemployment rate is holding steady, and average wages are growing ahead of inflation.

On Saturday 29 October, Justin is hosting a jobs fair from 10am till 2pm in his office at the Orbital Shopping Park. M&S, McDonalds and ASDA will all be at the event to share information on current and future vacancies, as well as four local recruitment agencies who will be advertising jobs both on site and within the Swindon.

Justin Tomlinson MP said: "Today sees overall employment remain at record highs, and the number of young people in work remains high, but there is more to do.  I welcome the news that the Government is rolling out the Jobcentre Plus Support for Schools scheme in England which will give tens of thousands of young people help in taking their first steps into the world of work. The number of people in Swindon relying on the key out of work benefits has fallen by 2,692 since 2010 – a 62%  drop – as businesses are able to get more people into work, helped by the decisions Conservatives have taken to strengthen our economy. But we know there is more to do to build an economy that works for everyone, and we will continue to work hard to help even more people benefit from the opportunities in our economy. On Saturday 29 October I am hosting a jobs fair from 10am till 2pm in at my office at the Orbital Shopping Park. M&S, McDonalds and ASDA will all be at the event to share information on current and future vacancies, as well as four local recruitment agencies who will be advertising jobs both on site and within Swindon. Hopefully we will be able to help even more people find work.