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Shadow chancellor 'not surprised' as unemployment hits 5.1%
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December 16, 2025
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5:17Now PlayingShadow chancellor Mel Stride has told Sky News that he's "not surprised" that latest figures show a rise in unemployment.
It had stood at 4.1% when Labour took office in 2024, promising a focus on growing the economy and protecting "working people" from tough fiscal choices.
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