THE web site of Middlesbrough MP Sir Stuart Bell claims “unemployment (in the town) remains low”.
Yet, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) lists Middlesbrough as the fourth worse place in England for unemployment.
Who should we believe, I wonder, because if we are to believe Sir Stuart then staff at the ONS need to look at their figures again – or maybe they should have a quiet word in our MP’s ear.
Joan McTigue, Independent councillor, Middlesbrough.
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