A Budget for Tamworth

George Osborne delivers his budget for the makers, doers and savers of Tamworth.

Yesterday saw The Chancellor deliver his Budget in the House of Commons and I want to tell you what these new measures could mean for you and other Tamworth residents.

Budget Day started with the excellent news that national unemployment is down again and in Tamworth unemployment is down 731 compared to this time last year.  That’s more people in work and fewer people claiming benefits in our town.

Yesterday’s Budget was good news for people who work hard, get on and do the right thing.  There was a further income tax cut for hard working people, the biggest shake up of pensioner and saver support for a generation. And another freeze in fuel duty and another penny of a pint.  All income tax payers up to £100,000 will benefit.

The past few years have been a tough time for the people of Tamworth and the country. At the change of Government Britain had the worst structural deficit of any advanced country and the biggest this country has seen in peacetime.  However tough decisions have been taken and we are now starting to see this pay off.  In Tamworth there are more jobs, fewer taxes and more help for working families all this means you can keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket.  I believe yesterday was another step in ensuring Britain’s economic future and delivering for Tamworth.

Please scroll down for more information on yesterday’s Budget.  A complete copy of the Budget can also be seen by clicking here.

Christopher Pincher
Your Member of Parliament