Ministers offer another concession to enshrine safeguards for disabled in flagship welfare bill

<p>Most of the amendments tabled by Labour MP Marie Tidball for a series of protections for the disabled in UK accepted</p><p>Ministers have made another concession to their flagship welfare bill over an amendment tabled by the Labour MP Marie Tidball, in a bid to enshrine safeguards for disabled people.</p><p>Tidball’s amendment called for a series of protections, including that future changes to the personal independence payment (Pip) be co-produced with disabled people and experts; that the government commit to a clear summer consultation before new eligibility rules for Pip are applied to new claimants; and that measurable targets be set to close the disability employment gap.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jul/09/ministers-offer-another-concession-to-enshrine-safeguards-for-disabled-in-flagship-welfare-bill">Continue reading...</a>