The MP for Sandwich, Craig Mackinlay, has welcomed a 43% drop in those claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in South Thanet since 2010.

The latest labour market statistics were published by ONS on Wednesday, June 17, for the last three months.

This means that in the last five years the number of people claiming in the constituency fell by 1,189.

Mr Mackinlay says more jobs are being created with businesses like Mylan, the pharmaceutical company, at Discovery Park in Sandwich and Dreamland in Margate.

Discussing South Thanet with Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary, Mr Mackinlay said: “It’s great news that over the last five years the number of people relying on Jobseeker’s Allowance here in South Thanet has fallen by 43 percent.

“That means more families with the security and stability of a regular pay packet – with good jobs being created by businesses like Mylan at Discovery Park and Dreamland in Margate. And in a further boost for families’ financial security, we’ve also seen the highest real wage rises in seven years over the last year.

“This is down to the hard work and the determination of people here, as well as the Conservatives’ strong leadership and clear economic plan. As a Government for working people we’re committed to go further, as we work towards a Britain of full employment, which offers working people security at every stage of their life.”

The figures showed that employment for the country is up by 2 million since 2010 and wages have risen by 2.7 percent.