THE latest fall in unemployment is not only great news for Bolton West, but the whole country and proof that David Cameron and the Conservatives’ long term economic plan is working.

In Bolton West alone there are now 718 fewer people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance since 2010, with 91,000 more people in work in the North West compared to the last election.

Across Britain, unemployment has fallen by its largest annual amount since records began – falling below two million for the first time since 2008.

These figures are great news, confirming that not only are fewer people relying on benefits since 2010, but also that the state pension will rise by £148 next year – faster than earnings or inflation.

This means a brighter, more secure future for people who want to work hard and get on, as well as for those who’ve spent their whole lives doing so.

This has happened because of our action in Government: backing local businesses to create jobs with our long-term economic plan, reforming welfare, and introducing the pensions triple lock to ensure that people who have worked hard all their lives are properly rewarded. As these figures show, that plan is working, delivering an above inflation rise in the state pension and getting us closer to our target for full employment.

This means greater financial security for hardworking taxpayers and their families, who can look forward to the future with greater peace of mind.

Chris Green Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Bolton West