- New figures show there are four million more people in work since the Conservatives came to power in 2010 and 401,999 more people in a job across the East of England, helping to grow the economy.
- The Office of National Statistics (ONS) released figures showing there are 33.09 million people in work in the UK, with the unemployment rate near record highs of 76 per cent – up 5.8 percentage points since 2010, with vacancies falling.
- Wages also grew by the largest rate outside of the pandemic at 7.2 per cent, helping people manage costs as the Conservative Government continues to halve inflation.
Bim Afolami MP has welcomed new figures showing 3,145,888 people are in work across the East of England, an increase of 401,999 since 2010, as the Conservatives mark four million more people in work since Labour left office.
As the number of people in work grows, figures also show 140,667 fewer people are unemployed across the East of England, meaning more people have the security of their own income.
New figures published by the Office of National Statistics show there are a total of 33.09 million people in work in the UK – this is an increase of 382,000 people in the last year.
As jobs rise, vacancies are falling, with an unemployment rate of 3.8 per cent – near record lows, meaning the number of unemployed people in the UK has halved since 2010.
These new figures show the Government are making progress in achieving their economic priorities, with a strong workforce and a resilient economy.
Commenting, Bim Afolami MP said:
“These are difficult times, with Britain’s economy shocked by Coronavirus and then impacted by Putin’s war in Ukraine.
“Today’s jobs figures show there are four million more people in work since 2010 and 401,999 more people in work across the East of England – meaning more people are earning their own money.
“There is more to be done to halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt – but these figures show the Conservatives are committed to ensuring everyone has the security of a job.”
Commenting, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said:
“We’re getting Britain people working with record number of people in jobs – representing the vigorous support we have in place to support people get into work.
“We are equipping the over 50s to return to work, removing barriers for parents on universal credit and supporting those who are sick or disabled.
“The Prime Minister has set out clear priorities to halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists and stop the boats. We are working non-stop to ensure more people are in work to achieve these priorities.”
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Notes to Editors
- There are 33.09 million people in work, four million more people since 2010. There are 33.09 million people in work in the UK (up 382,000 over the last year and up by four million since 2010) and the employment rate is near record highs at 76 per cent (up 0.3 points over the past year and up 5.8 points since 2010) (ONS, Labour Market Overview, 13 June 2023, link).
- The unemployment rate across the UK is at 3.8 per cent, near record lows. Figures show the unemployment rate is at 3.8 per cent – near its lowest rate since 1974 (down 4.40 percentage points since 2010) (ONS, Labour Market Overview, 13 June 2023, link).
- Average weekly earnings have grown at the largest rate seen outside of the pandemic. Average weekly earnings, regular pay, grew by 7.2 per cent on average – whilst this is an significant increase we have more work to do to halve inflation (ONS, Labour Market Overview, 13 June 2023, link).
