Comment and media

Press releases and comment from Inclusion London. Press enquiries: contact tracey.lazard@inclusionlondon.org.uk or phone 020 7237 3181.

Disability Justice Project Launch – 3rd November 2016

Disability Justice Project Launch – 3rd November 2016

Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations working with lawyers to fight for our rights
Welfare Reform Bill “Stop and Assess” Amendment Debate

Welfare Reform Bill “Stop and Assess” Amendment Debate

Removal of the Work Related Activity Component in employment and support allowance and the Universal Credit Limited Capability for Work Element limited – the need for a full assessment of impact before implementation.
Baroness Jane Campbell reads out Inclusion London briefing in tax credits debate

Baroness Jane Campbell reads out Inclusion London briefing in tax credits debate

Baroness Jane Campbell read out Inclusion London’s briefing on the impact on Disabled people of the government’s proposed changes to Working Tax credits in the House of Lords debate on October 26th.
Working Tax Credit cuts and the impact on Disabled people

Working Tax Credit cuts and the impact on Disabled people

Inclusion London is concerned about the government’s current proposals to cut Working Tax Credits from April 2016 and how they will impact on Disabled people and pathways into employment.
Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance statement opposing the legalisation of Assisted Suicide

Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance statement opposing the legalisation of Assisted Suicide

Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance statement opposing the legalisation of Assisted Suicide
Freedom of Information requests show chaos ahead of ILF closure

Freedom of Information requests show chaos ahead of ILF closure

The findings from a recent round of Freedom Of Information requests to English Local Authorities (LAs) has revealed that the majority are not prepared for closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) at the end of June.
Government ignores key recommendation for ‘fundamental redesign of ESA’

Government ignores key recommendation for ‘fundamental redesign of ESA’

Inclusion London believes that better support is undoubtedly needed, but some disabled people cannot work due to the impact of their impairments and no amount of support will change this.