New figures reveal the largest fall in unemployment since 1974

Figures released this morning by the Office of National Statistics reveal that the number of people on payroll rose by 121,000 between March and April to a record number 29.5 million – showing that the Government's Plan For Jobs is working and the economy is recovering both nationally and here in Norwich. This the largest fall in unemployment since 1974.

Locally, there are 2,110 actual claimants in Norwich North, which was 3.8% of the population aged 16-64, which shows that Norwich is doing better than the equivalent UK claimant rate was 4.0%.

These statistics confirm that the Plan for Jobs is bringing economic security to workers, more trade for businesses, and greater prosperity to our city.

Alongside the £22 billion of support, getting people into work and affording them the security of a job is key for the Government to help families tackle global cost of living pressures.

As the MP for Norwich North, ensuring that we have more good jobs in Norwich is one of my priorities. To find out what I am doing to ensure this, please visit: https://www.chloesmith.org.uk/myplan/jobs 

For more detail on the figures released today, please visit: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/may2022 

I hope you find this information helpful.  The Government is committed to jobs, and so am I for us in Norwich.  If I can help constituents with any matter, please do email me on chloe@chloesmith.org.uk or ring my constituency office on 01603 414756