Tag Archives: welfare reform

The government’s replacement for DLA is not fit for purpose

By Guest | Published: January 18, 2012

Anjuli Veall of Parkinson’s UK argues that the changes being made to DLA as it becomes PIP will harm those with conditions like Parkinson’s, and anyone with a long-term, yet fluctuating condition

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Will the government take away money from disabled people on a hunch?

By Declan Gaffney | Published: January 17, 2012

The coalition is cutting support to people with disabilities without having piloted changes. Are ministers willing to hurt the most vulnerable on a hunch?

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As Lords debates DLA reforms, charities call for pause to welfare reform bill

By Guest | Published: January 17, 2012

Ahead of today’s Lords debate on DLA reforms, the Papworth Trust is leading a coalition of charities in calling for a pause to the welfare reform bill.

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Employment minister Chris Grayling does not appear to understand his own disability reforms

By Daniel Elton | Published: January 13, 2012

Employment minister Chris Grayling says goverenment is not going to means test benefits for those never able to work – but that’s exactly waht they intend to do.

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Labour’s failings on disability – and the way forward

By Guest | Published: January 13, 2012

Ben Baumberg writes about where Labour can move on from the ‘benefit scrounger’ argument.

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Welfare reform bill in tatters after Lords defeats

By Shamik Das | Published: January 12, 2012

Key parts of the welfare reform bill were defeated in the House of Lords last night, reports Shamik Das.

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Everyone concerned about welfare reform needs to step up to the mark

By Declan Gaffney | Published: January 10, 2012

Declan Gaffney with the latest from the “Spartacus Report” into Responsible Reform of social security.

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Boris has slammed Coalition welfare reforms – from the left

By Daniel Elton | Published: January 6, 2012

The most prominent politician to oppose the government welfare reform is – amazingly – Boris Johnson, taking on benefit scrounger myths and arguing against over-testing

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Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability

By Declan Gaffney | Published: January 3, 2012

Controversy rages about Liam Byrne and Labour’s developing position on social security reform as indicated in articles in the Daily Mail and The Guardian.

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Five reasons to oppose the welfare bill

By Daniel Elton | Published: December 12, 2011

The welfare reform bill will penalise the disabled, those working class communities who live in inner cities and second-earners who work over 16 hours a week.

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