Labour MPs from the Get Britain Working group emphasize the government's moral obligation to assist long-term sick and disabled individuals returning to work. Their letter to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall signals worries about potential welfare reforms ahead of significant budget cuts, warning against actions that could impoverish the disabled. The rising economic inactivity rates, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, raise concerns over the sustainability of current welfare costs. MPs express a commitment to uphold principles of support and welfare while addressing these economic challenges.
The government has a moral duty to help long-term sick and disabled people to work if they can, Labour MPs have said, stating it's vital to overcome economic inactivity.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell warned against draconian cuts to welfare, expressing concern that such measures risk pushing disabled people into poverty and harming vulnerable populations.
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