Neath MP Peter Hain has challenged the Government in the strongest possible terms following the release of the latest unemployment figures for his constituency, which show a significant rise in the number of people out of work. According to Mr Hain, ‘The Government’s approach is utterly failing local people. Not only is there no economic growth to stimulate the local economy, people who are already struggling to make ends meet due to a lack of full-time jobs are also feeling the pressure of the cuts to both their wages and to their tax credits.’