#motability-scheme

#motability-scheme

As part of a full-frontal attack on benefits, Jenrick also said the Motability scheme, which enables disabled people to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair to help them be independent, would be reformed to end abuse where expensive cars are handed out for conditions like tennis elbow, and paid for by working people who can't afford those cars themselves.

Burke revealed she received the letter about her proposed honour on 26 November, the day Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the UK Budget. The charity boss told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast that it came at a "very grim" time for disabled people in Glasgow, who she said were "frightened to put their heating on, to pay their bills, basically feeling that they are under attack from the UK government'.