Chancellor Rishi Sunak responds to May labour market statistics

The Chancellor has responded to today's publication of the ONS May labour market statistics.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak said:

“The unprecedented support we provided through our Plan for Jobs has led to the jobs market remaining robust despite global challenges, with the unemployment rate near record-lows and the number of payrolled employees at a record high.

“I understand that these are anxious times for people, but it’s reassuring that fewer people are out of work than was previously feared, and we are helping them to keep more of their hard-earned money through tax cuts, changes to Universal Credit and support with household bills worth £22 billion this financial year.”