Fiona Bruce MP welcomes record low UK unemployment rates according to figures released recently.
The total of unemployment claimants in Congleton Constituency in June 2017 was 480. This is 778 lower than June 2010. This means 1.1% of the economically active population (age 16-64) are on the claimant count, placing Congleton Constituency in the lowest 15% of the 650 constituencies in UK.
On a national level, unemployment is at its lowest level since 1975 at 4.5% and the employment rate is at its highest rate on record. 324,000 more people are in work than a year ago. Furthermore, the employment rate now stands at 74.9%, which is the highest since records began in 1971.
Fiona Bruce said:
“This is very positive news for people who have been seeking work in my constituency. These figures show the great progress this Conservative Government has made in increasing employment. More people will know the reward and dignity that work brings.”