THE Conservative Party candidate for Blackburn, Bob Eastwood, has welcomed new figures showing over 800 fewer people in Blackburn are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance compared to 2010 – a 29 per cent fall.
Bob said: “What a superb Christmas gift for these people in Blackburn and across the North-West. It’s great news that over 800 fewer people in the town are relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance to get by. This is a clear sign that the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan is working – helping people get off benefits and into work.
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“This is happening because we’ve been backing businesses to create more jobs with lower taxes and better infrastructure, and fixing the welfare system to make sure work pays.
“It means a better future for families in Blackburn as more people have the financial security and self-respect that comes with a good job and a regular pay packet.
“But we are not complacent We will continue with our plans to get yet more people off benefits and back into work.”
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