Unemployment in Kemptown falls again
The percentage of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in Kemptown has fallen to 4.1%, down from 4.3% in the previous month, making it the sixth consecutive monthly fall in unemployment in Kemptown this year. Youth unemployment has also fallen again, down to 3.8% from 4% in July making the num
The percentage of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) in Kemptown has fallen to 4.1%, down from 4.3% in the previous month, making it the sixth consecutive monthly fall in unemployment in Kemptown this year.
Youth unemployment has also fallen again, down to 3.8% from 4% in July making the number of young people seeking JSA in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is now at its lowest rate since the election in 2010, when it was at 5.3%.
Simon Kirby, Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown has welcomed the news.
He said:
“It is great news that unemployment has fallen yet again in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, in line with the trend of falling unemployment nationally.
“There is still a long way to go to ensure that my constituents feel the full benefits of the economic recovery which is underway. However employment has been rising consistently in my constituency, and as the local MP I am delighted.”
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