Liz kendell comment

If you'd like to read more about her statements the Big Issue did an article on it

DWP to shift focus from benefits to work, Liz Kendall says (bigissue.com)

Here is a BBC article as well if you prefer:

DWP must focus on work not welfare, says minister - BBC News

From what I can tell, Kendall is wanting the DWP to start focusing things that prevent people from working, and how they can maybe help resolve those. Rather than solely just dealing with benefits.

I think the following seems to explain their new strategy

However, Ms Kendall argued the previous government's "divisive rhetoric about strivers versus scroungers" did nothing to get people back into work, adding that the "vast majority" of those out of work face complex barriers to getting a job.

Yeah, it sounds like they are focusing more on helping people who are facing barriers to work, due to disability or something else, remove those barriers if possible. Whether that's better access to adjustments for work, such as work from home. Or getting them help on the NHS to be treated if what is preventing them from being able to work is something that can be treated. As well as a new skills program if lack of skills is an issue.

I find it a lot more hopeful sounding than we have heard in a long time.

There are a lot of people who do want to work but cannot because they cannot find work that will adjust it their needs, or they are too unwell to work but would like to.

I understand your frustration at the way disabled people are treated, but I don't personally see anything here that suggests they will be forcing people into work they don't want to do.

It still wont help because they still refuse to do anything about companies refusing to hire disabled people.

Until we get a govermnent in power who will force buisness in the uk to hire disabled people we will never get a chance of a job.