UNEMPLOYMENT figures in the Congleton constituency have plummeted in the last seven years.

In June 2017, the total number of unemployment claimants in the area was 480 which is 778 lower than June 2010.

This means that 1.1 per cent of the working population, aged 16-64, are on the claimant count which places the constituency in the lowest 15 per cent in the UK.

Fiona Bruce MP said: “This is very positive news for people who have been seeking work in my constituency.

“These figures show the great progress this Conservative government has made in increasing employment.

“More people will know the reward and dignity that work brings.”

Nationally, unemployment is at its lowest level since 1975 at 4.5 per cent.