Maria Miller MP welcomes new statistics showing low unemployment figures from May in Basingstoke.
New figures came in today showing that 682 people claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance in the constituency in May 2015, a drop of 18 from last month, and 327 lower than in May 2014.
Of these 682 individuals, 120 claimants were aged 18-24, showing a drop of 70 claims from this time last year.
“These figures demonstrate that here in Basingstoke there are increasing numbers of people in work.
That means more people have the security of employment and a regular pay packet, so they can provide for themselves and their families.”