The Guardian has the latest unemployment figures, broken down for each constituency.
In Rayleigh and Wickford the situation is still fairly reasonable. Only 2.1 percent of people are claiming benefit , though the number is going up slightly.
But in Rochford and Southend East the figure has risen to 6.4 percent, and is going up faster.
Here is the information in more detail:
Rayleigh and Wickford :
2.7% of men claiming benefits
1.6 % of women claiming benefits
Total number of people : 1,294
Overall % of people 2.1% A increase of 8.6 % in the past 12 months.
Rochford and Southend East:
8.7% of men claiming benefits
4.1 % of women claiming benefits
Total number of people : 3,832
Overall % of people 6.4% A increase of 13.1 % in the past 12 months.