Posts Tagged ‘Unemployed’

Highlighting Seajacks’ success story to the Secretary of State.

Today I showed Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government,  that Great Yarmouth is ahead of the curve when it comes to getting Enterprise Zones up and running, when I took him to visit the local success story, Seajacks. We visited the office of the company;  as part of Mr Pickles’ visit to Great Yarmouth, and met with the Managing Director, Blair Ainslie, as well as a range of representatives from the LEP, including local

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Workfare is working

I have just appeared on the James Whale Drivetime Show on LBC radio to discuss the government’s work programme. There was a caller on the show before me; he revealed he was a store manager for a clothing chainstore and that previously he was sceptical about the scheme. However, from experience he now see the benefit for both his company and those placed on the scheme. From his point of view it has been an

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Stop the business bashing over workfare

Business bashing is a popular pastime for many, who see business as the reason for all that is wrong in our society. The latest target for activists and some elements of the media are those companies that are providing work placements for the unemployed. This Government scheme, is particularly aimed at younger people to give them the experience (and responsibility) of life in the workplace. I am amazed that the critics lambast it as being

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It’s not just the Treasury that can boost the economy

This week the economic news is focussed on the disappointing growth figures for the last quarter of 2011. This triggered a flurry of expert and some not-so-expert advice for the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider. Some advocate quick fixes that will grab the newspaper headlines but not necessarily make in long-term difference to our economy. Today, leading political website, Conservative Home, has published my article outlining why economic growth is about more than what

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An inspirational man

A great story appeared on the Great Yarmouth Mercury website over the weekend about Michael Beck from Ormesby. Despite the challenge of epilepsy and memory loss he is determined to find a new job so he isn’t reliant on benefits. Read the story here. The layabout wasters who sometimes take the benefit system for a ride and have no excuse not to work or assist the local community should take a leaf out of Michael’s

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Local company highlighted in the House of Commons

Seajacks set to move to new enterprise zone

The successful, Great Yarmouth based, company Seajacks, received a mention from me in the House of Commons this week. They look set to become the first company, anywhere in the country, to move in to an enterprise zone. This shows that Great Yarmouth is leading the way with this new initiative to boost local economic growth and create new jobs. Thursday 24th November – Future House of Commons Business Brandon Lewis: Through the all-party parliamentary

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Helping people back into work – helping our local community

New community service scheme for long-term unemployed

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East Norfolk Sixth Form College Visit

Since before I became a Memebr of Parliament, I have regualarly visited the East Norfolk Sixth Form College. The political knowledge of the students is always impressive and I always know that I am going to get some tough questions to answer. My latest visit was no different with the youth unemployment and tuition fees top of the agenda. It’s disappointing that the media always portray young people as apathetic and disengaged with politics. They

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We’re all going on a welfare holiday

Brandon condemns benefit bulllies in Brussels

This week we have witnessed another example of the overpowering directives fed down from Brussels bureaucrats and are left facing the wrath of the European Commission if we do not water down legislation. The Department for Work and Pensions is working tirelessly on the Welfare Reform Bill to build a new system that is based on a fairer deal for claimants and the taxpayer. The Coalition Government recognises the need for an updated system that

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Getting young people into work

MP highlights help to get young people into employment

Anyone who follows my work in Parliament will know that since the General Election, I have regularly raised the issue of youth employment and training opportunities. It is heartening, that since taking office, the level of youth unemployment has fallen. We need to do a lot more to make sure our young people are equipped for the modern job market and have every opportunity to gain employment. Government backed schemes such as the Work Programme

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