Jonathan Ashworth comments on the latest ONS labour market statistics

Jonathan Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, commenting on the latest ONS labour market statistics, said:

“These figures confirm once again that the Tories are failing working people and businesses across Britain.

“Families are struggling to get by, there are record numbers of people out of work due to long-term sickness, and the employment rate for over 50s is still below pre-pandemic levels – yet Tory ministers have no solutions to get people back to work. The consequence is thousands written off and a rising benefit bill.

“Only Labour’s plan to build a strong economy will create good jobs and get Britain working again.”