Famous for its iconic tower and promenade lit up at night by historic illuminations, the seaside town also faces a major issue with seasonal work and, therefore, unemployment benefits.
More than 30 per cent of young people in Blackpool claim out-of-work benefits, a figure local MP Chris Webb says is unacceptable.
Speaking to GB News, the Labour backbencher said he and other MPs have been telling the Government for some time they need to focus on this issue and provide young people with more assistance.
He added: “If young people are able to work, they should be in work. And we’ve got to make sure that happens, because we can’t let that benefit bill keep going up and up and up. But we’ve got to give them (young people) that support to make sure they can.”
