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		<title>Mid-career unemployment is hitting hard in Bedford and Kempston</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest dismal unemployment statistics prompted me to research the data on the personal stories that I am hearing on the doorsteps across town.  Many of these are from mid-career people who have found themselves out of work and with tough prospects of getting back a job, or getting back started running their own business. [...]]]></description>
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<p>The latest dismal unemployment <a href="https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/lmp/pca/2030043137/report.aspx#tabempunemp">statistics</a> prompted me to research the data on the personal stories that I am hearing on the doorsteps across town.  Many of these are from mid-career people who have found themselves out of work and with tough prospects of getting back a job, or getting back started running their own business.</p>
<p>Much of this unemployment would be hidden from the national statistics, because many do not claim Jobseeker&#8217;s Allowance, but the statistics tell the story anyway.</p>
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<p>Compared to the national average, Bedford &amp; Kempston has a high level of people aged 25-49 seeking work.  Perhaps you are one of these people, or maybe one of your family members or friends?  If so, or if you care about how we can get people back in to work in our town, please send me your views by taking our survey, available <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Gl0LV7MGV3lGCF4ie2B0qA_3d_3d">here</a>.</p>
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