As we celebrate Armed Forces Day, Chair of Lewisham East Conservative Association says thank you to the 21,000 people working in our Armed Forces and crucial defence jobs in London.

Working families across Lewisham can look forward to having more money in their pockets – thanks to a range of new Government measures coming into effect this week.

New figures show that London exported 37,407 million worth of goods in 2018. This is an increase of 6,756 since 2015 – 22% increase.  

Over the last three years, there have been 2,559 more businesses exporting in London.

London Employment reaches a record high as wages rise at their fastest pace in a decade

Figures released today show wages have risen at their fastest pace in 10 years as employment reaches a record high, with more than 32.5 million people currently in work.