Prospective MP Michael Tomlinson has welcomed new statistics that show the number of people in work in the South West has increased by 128,000 since the last election – meaning more families in Dorset have the security of a pay packet at the end of the month.
Hardworking people in Dorset have benefitted and nationally there are over 30 million people in work, which is up 1.5 million from the last election.
Michael Tomlinson said:
“It is great news that there are 128,000 more people in work in the South West since 2010. That means 128,000 more hardworking people bringing home a regular pay packet, giving them and their family more financial security for the future. I also welcome the fact that the number of young unemployed people has fallen over the last three months, by 38,000, and that it has been falling for the past seven months.
“There is still more to do, but these figures show that our long-term economic plan is working. We need to stick to the plan, which is getting people off benefits and into work, and delivering a more secure future for people in Dorset who want to work hard and get on in life.”