The article reflects on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on disabled individuals, particularly highlighting the challenges they faced under the Conservative government’s strategy. The author, a member of parliament and advocate for disability rights, emphasizes the critical need for policies that protect disabled people's dignity and independence. With a strong commitment to change, the author has been actively engaging with government proposals, particularly focusing on universal credit and personal independence payments, to prevent further economic hardship for disabled individuals, especially children.
‘I vowed then that I would do all I could to use my skills and experiences of 20 years working in disability law and policy to deliver a country that treats disabled people with dignity and respect.’
‘Consequently, since April, I have been engaging relentlessly with government, at the very highest level, to change its proposals as set out in the universal credit and personal independence payment bill.’
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