Blind people set to lose thousands in benefits still cannot read details of Labour’s welfare reform plans

Thousands of people with disabilities may lose benefits under Labour’s welfare reforms, as an accessible version of the green paper on welfare reform has yet to be provided by the Department for Work and Pensions. Despite promises of audio and braille versions, the delay has drawn criticism from Lib Dem MP Steve Darling and Scope’s James Taylor, who argue that disabled individuals facing significant benefit cuts deserve immediate access to the full plans. The government is urged to reconsider these proposals and engage with disabled people in decision-making processes.

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