The experiences and rights of people with long-term impairments in society
Labour's leadership contest is shaping how welfare reform is framed. Milburn has argued the government should pursue reform focused on work incentives rather than pure cost cutting, and has held talks with Andy Burnham who is seen as open to revisiting welfare policies during this parliament.
A sweeping Timms review finds the Personal Independence Payment not fit for purpose and not serving disabled people or taxpayers well. Interim proposals call for bold reform while spending on the benefit continues to rise, driven largely by mental-health related claims.