Liz Kendall

Liz Kendall

Labour — Leicester West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 17 March 2025

Debate

Supporting Disabled People into Work

Contribution

I say to my hon. Friend and his constituent that treating people with dignity and respect is absolutely at the heart of this Government’s plans. Having been a constituency MP for 14 long years under the Conservatives, I know that there will always be people who cannot work because of the severity of their disability or illness, but I also meet—day in, day out—disabled people who are denied the chance to work, for many different reasons. That is what we want to put right, to ensure that the social security system is there for those who need it, and not just now but for years to come.

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