welfare reform
Labour’s failings on disability – and the way forward
Ben Baumberg writes about where Labour can move on from the ‘benefit scrounger’ argument.
Welfare reform bill in tatters after Lords defeats
Key parts of the welfare reform bill were defeated in the House of Lords last night, reports Shamik Das.
Everyone concerned about welfare reform needs to step up to the mark
Declan Gaffney with the latest from the “Spartacus Report” into Responsible Reform of social security.
Boris has slammed Coalition welfare reforms – from the left
The most prominent politician to oppose the government welfare reform is - amazingly - Boris Johnson, taking on benefit scrounger myths and arguing against over-testing
Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability
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.
Five reasons to oppose the welfare bill
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.