BASINGSTOKE MP Maria Miller has welcomed new figures which shows that unemployment in Basingstoke has dropped since April.

The figures show that unemployment has fallen by 18 since April this year to 682 in May and the number of people without jobs has decreased by 327 since May last year.

Mrs Miller said: “These figures demonstrate that here in Basingstoke there are increasing numbers of people in work.

“That means more people have the security of employment and a regular pay packet, so they can provide for themselves and their families.”