article_snippet: George Osborne, pictured outside Number 11 Downing Street this morning, has promised to deliver 'a budget that works for you' The biggest losses have been in local government, while employment in the NHS increased by 18,000 over the past year.
article_snippet: This good news is further proof that the government's long term economic plan is working and that British families are seeing the results with regular wages rising more than five times faster than prices. '
article_snippet: But in an uncertain world economy all of this progress will be at risk of collapsing back into chaos unless we carry on working through the plan that is delivering stability and rising living standards.'
article_snippet: While there is a lot more to do to fully repair our economy, this strong job creation is powerful evidence that we are creating the right economic conditions for businesses to invest and grow.'
article_snippet: Employment minister Esther McVey and Treasury Secretary Danny Alexander, pictured today, saod today's figures showed the 'long term economic plan' was working .
article_snippet: This is a sign that the long term decisions the Liberal Democrats have taken in Government have created a more resilient economy.'
article_snippet: Thanks to our long-term economic plan, Britain is looking forward to a brighter, better, and more secure future.
article_snippet: And thanks to our welfare reforms our have ensured everyone has the skills and the support, as well as the opportunities, to be part of the economic recovery.'