Unemployment continues to fall in Exeter

Dom Morris has welcomed new figures showing that 597 (37%) fewer people are relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance in Exeter compared to this time last year, with the number of people in work in the South West up by 139,000 since 2010.

Since 2010 the number of people on unemployment benefits is down by 813 – a 44% drop.

Dom said: “It’s excellent news that since 2010 there are 813 fewer people in Exeter relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance.

"That means more people with the prospect of a better and brighter future ahead of them.

“As these figures show the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan is working, backing businesses to create more jobs. We need to stick to that plan. It’s the only way to ensure that we keep growing the economy and creating jobs, so that more families in Exeter can have the security of a job and a regular pay packet.”