Karen welcomed the great news that more people are in work in Staffordshire Moorlands this month. The number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance in the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency in August was down by 283 compared with August last year. Karen said:
"The unemployment rate in the Moorlands is just 1.3%. the Government's been working hard to back small business and entrepreneurs and that is having a real effect. I've pleased for everyone who has a job and I'll do my best to help those that don't find work."
There are now just 497 people seeking work - 1.3% of the economically active population aged 16 to 64. The Conservatives are helping create jobs so hardworking people can get on in life. By backing small businesses and enterprise, we have helped create 1.8 million new jobs - that's more people taking home a pay packet each month and being able to provide for their families. We are on the side of small businesses, and are helping them however we can:
- Cutting the jobs tax - saving businesses up to £2,000 and enabling them to provide more jobs for hardworking people
- Scrapping the jobs tax altogether for under 21s - so it's easier for businesses to give young people a start in life
- Investing in better infrastructure, including roads, rail and broadband - so it's easier to reach customers
- Cutting corporation tax - helping companies invest and grow
- Getting rid of unnecessary red tape - freeing up businesses to concentrate on expansion