The rate of unemployment in Ribble Valley is just 1%. That puts it in the top 10% of constituencies for low unemployment and demonstrates the success of local businesses in our area.Nationally there are 1.9 million more people in work since 2010 and 760,000 more businesses. That’s 1.9 million more people with the security of a regular pay packet and means that Britain is creating jobs faster than any other developed country.
I firmly believe in low taxes. They incentivise businesses and allow individuals to keep more of their own money and spend it as they choose rather than it be spent as the state sees fit.
I recently led a debate in Parliament on the issue of car parking on private land, and the exorbitant fines charged on motorists for very small offences.
Ribble Valley is a rural constituency where agriculture plays an important part in the local economy, not only providing jobs but also continuing tradional communities where some families have farmed the same land for hundreds of years.
Nigel and his team will be conducting his annual summer surgery tour throughout the week of 19th to 23rd August 2013. There is no need to make an appointment so please feel free to turn up at any of the stops listed below. Nigel hopes to see as many of you as possible!
Public services are important to everyone, but in rural areas they take on a particular significance. In outlying villages doctors surgeries are further apart and often elderly residents face challenging journeys if current services close.
The Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, the former Secretary of State for Defence, will be speaking to Ribble Valley Conservatives. The dinner will take place at Bashall Barn from 7pm on 14th June 2013.
