Tag Archives: Labour

National disability charity, Sense, has responded to the news that the Labour Party intends to launch an early years taskforce looking into childcare provision and early-years learning. The taskforce, announced by shadow education secretary, Angela Rayner, as part of this year’s Labour Party Conference, will aim to ensure that all children and parents have access to quality, affordable childcare. Sense, ... Read More »

Sick and disabled people should take control of their own personal “wellbeing” budget, which will roll up their care, disability and employment payments into a single cash lump sum, Labour will announce on Wednesday. Read More »

Although one in six people have a disability, only a handful of our MPs are disabled people. And it seems despite the success of the likes of Jack Ashley and David Blunkett, the political representation of disabled people hasn’t really improved substantially in recent years. Perhaps it’s asking too much to expect one in six MPs to have some form ... Read More »

Labour will call on Thursday for a “fast and fundamental” review of the test that determines who is eligible for sickness benefits, acknowledging that the policy the party introduced while in government is not working.  Launching a consultation with disability campaigners in Glasgow, the shadow work and Read More »