Last week we saw the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passing at second reading. Our Chief Executive Dame Clare Moriarty said: “We’re pleased the government has finally listened to concerns and stepped back from rushing through devastating changes for disabled people. However, even with these last minute concessions, there is still more to do to protect people from hardship.”
Read more on why we strongly urged Members of Parliament to reject this Bill and ask the government to come back with meaningful reforms that will improve the system for claimants and taxpayers.