Work and Pensions Committee and Starmer on work

Wibbles

Disabled people unable to work 'must be protected', PM reassures committee

published at 15:42

15:42

It is now the turn of Work and Pensions Committee chair Debbie Abrahams. She asks what the government is doing to help businesses recruit more disabled people or retain workers who become disabled.

Starmer says the Employment Rights Bill will provide greater protections for workers. He goes on to stress the importance of supporting those who do want to work back into employment.

Abrahams then asks what support will be given to disabled people who can't work. She says many are feeling anxious about what changes the government might make to the support they currently receive.

"They must be protected," the prime minister replies

This looks like good news for those of us, unable to work

Andi66

Bit vague though, l don't trust him

durhamjaide2001

Thanks for sharing

Holly_Scope

@Wibbles Promising bit of information. Thank you for sharing 😊

Best wishes,

Holly.