Labour's Betrayal Of The North East Over Unemployment

The unemployment figures dealt yet another blow to Labour's reputation in our region. Families across North Durham and across the North East are suffering from the devastating impact of unemployment and the Government is doing next to nothing about it.

Unemployment increased again in the North East last month. We have the highest rate of unemployment in the country. We have the highest rate of young people not in education, employment or training. That is the sad legacy of thirteen years of 'Labour' Government.

Labour have 27 out of the 29 North Eastern MPs. On their watch, we have fallen further behind other regions using almost every economic metric. Labour's policies have left the North East with the highest rate of unemployment in the country and have left the UK with the highest level of youth unemployment in Europe.

The Labour Party have taken us for granted for long enough. It is time that they made way for those of us who really care about our area, have ambition for our region and are ready to fight for the North East every step of the way.