Distress for Jobseekers in Bedford worsens
Posted by Richard | Filed under Economy
Conservative Parliamentary candidate, Richard Fuller, is highlighting the continuing negative trends for local people seeking work shown in the national unemployment figures released today.
“The July unemployment figures show just how tough it is getting for people in Bedford and Kempston to get a job. In our home town there are now nearly 10 people seeking work for each unfilled vacancy – that is fourfold increase from just two years ago. Compared to the rest of the Eastern Region, this mismatch of job opportunities and people seeking work is getting worse, and getting worse at a faster rate.”
Richard is undertaking a survey of local businesses to see what can be done to improve local opportunities for more employment and is reaching out to those whose families have been impacted by the recession to see what help can be provided.
“Long term the answer has to be the creation of more local jobs for local people, but in the short term we will be providing practical help for people seeking work, wherever it can be found.”
