Party conference: Is Labour ignoring changes to disability benefits?
Disabled people only received a very brief mention in the Prosperity and Work Session of the Labour conference which was set aside for issues of the labour market and benefits system. Liam Byrne explained “If you cannot work, we will look after you,” and: “To those in genuine need, who need extra help to live and live a full life; we say we will be your voice.”
For Daniel Elton at Guardian Comment, this failure of Labour to debate the changes to disability benefits is, “an abdication of it its responsibility” to defend some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Any way listen to his speech on fresh ideas here
Amanda Frewin
Research & Project Support
