Businesses are the lifeblood of our economy: bringing investment, jobs and security

The Conservative Party is the only party in Britain today with a long term economic plan that is working. Our Conservative-led government is backing business, creating jobs and helping everyone in Coventry. We must keep working through that plan and secure a better future for us all.

Our economic plan is working:

1. The deficit is falling

January saw the largest monthly surplus in the public finances since the crisis. That means we're on track to halve the deficit as a share of national income this year.

As part of our long-term economic plan, we’re dealing with the deficit so we live within our means and don’t leave our children and grandchildren with more debts than they could ever repay.

(Source: Office of National Statistics, Summary of Public Sector Finances, 20 Feb 2015)

2. More jobs being created - and the highest employment rate in history

There are 1.85 million more people in work since 2010, and the employment rate is the highest in history - meaning a record number of people with the security of a job to provide for their families.

(Source: ONS, Labour Market Statistics, 18 Feb 2015)

3. Inflation falling

Inflation has fallen to a record low - helping household budgets go further, so families are more financially secure.

(Source: ONS, Consumer Price Index, 17 Feb 2015)

4. Wages rising

Pay is up 2.1%% in the year. Wages are rising faster than prices - meaning more money in people’s pockets.

And the Conservative Party has big plans for the Midlands. We plan to create another 300,000 jobs, adding £34 billion to the local economy – giving you the people of Coventry the financial security that you deserve.