Figures published today show that unemployment has started to fall in Cornwall, with about 500 more people working in March compared to February.

In Truro and Falmouth constituency the number of people in work has increased by 100 – about one in seventeen of those who were looking for work in February.

Charlotte MacKenzie said:
“This is good news and shows that Cornwall’s economy is starting to recover from the recession. Although there is always a seasonal element to work in Cornwall, at the very least it means people who are now back at work are not facing long-term joblessness. I hope that this upturn will be consolidated over the next few months.”