Mark Garnier today welcomed George Osborne's fourth budget as Chancellor, highlighting the support being given to thousands of families across Wyre Forest.
With the tax free allowance going up to £10,000, 24 million people across the UK will now see £700 more in their pocket since 2010.
Mark Garnier said: 'The Chancellor is on the side of Wyre Forest residents. This budget responds directly to the needs of local residents and is helping hard pressed families.
'Labour's debt and deficit crises is still hitting our economy hard, but we have reduced this deficit by a third. Moreover, we have 1.25 million more private sector jobs, creating 6 new private sector jobs for each one lost in the public sector. Yet despite the continued problems, we will be hitting our deficit target by 2018.
'I am pleased that the Chancellor is showing that he is listening to people's concerns, is delivering budget rebalancing and tackling the appalling legacy left by Labour.'