In the news
Tuesday 18th August, 2009
The real jobless total under Labour? SIX million, new research reveals
The Daily Mail reports on our findings that show total unemployment figures to be nearer 6 million people rather than the Government's 2.4 million estimate.
"Six million are out of work and claiming benefits, according to research which lays bare the true scale of joblessness under Labour."
"The figure dwarfs the official rate of unemployment, which this month hit 2.4million, and is four times the number claiming Jobseeker's Allowance."
"It is expected to soar to 6.4million by the end of the year and 6.8million by the end of 2010, prompting fears that Labour has created a generation of benefit addicts."
"About one in six of the 37-million-strong working age population is out of work, according to the Policy Exchange think-tank."
