Sutton Conservatives have welcomed new figures showing that the number of people in Carshalton & Wallinton and Sutton & Cheam claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell to 693 and 637 respectively, down 395 (36%) on Aug 2014 and down 1185 (63%) on Aug 2010 in Carshalton & Wallington, and down 163 (20%) on Aug 2014 and down 772 (55%) on Aug 2010.
The figures show that the government’s reforms to rebalance the economy and help more people into work are succeeding, with over 400,000 more people across the country in work than a year ago and a record number of people working in the private sector. Business confidence in the economy is shown by nearly three quarters of a million vacancies, and jobs are being created across the London Borough of Sutton by businesses like Subsea 7.
The figures also showed that average pay growth is at 2.9 per cent – the fastest rise since 2002 – while inflation was only 0.1 per cent, meaning hardworking people in Sutton have more money in their pockets; and youth unemployment has continued to fall – down 215,000 since 2010 – showing how this one nation government is ensuring the economic recovery is felt by all sections of society.
There are over 2 million more people across the UK now in work than at the end of thirteen years of a Labour Government.
Paul Scully, Conservative MP for Sutton & Cheam said: "With wages continuing to rise and fewer people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance, today’s figures are great news for people who want to work hard and get on in Sutton.
"With good jobs being created by businesses like Subsea 7, these figures show there is more financial security for people in work, and more families with the security and stability of a regular pay packet.
‘These strong results are down to the hard work and determination of people here in Sutton, and demonstrate the success of the Conservatives’ one nation approach and clear economic plan. We need to keep working though that plan - supporting firms, increasing training and providing more free childcare for working parents, as well as introducing a National Living Wage – so that everyone can succeed and achieve their full potential."