Covid-19 Government Communications: People with Disabilities

Part of Women and Equalities – in the House of Commons at on 7 June 2023.

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Photo of Yasmin Qureshi Yasmin Qureshi Shadow Minister (Equalities Office)

Research from Scope shows that, in the last four years, the cost of running a disabled household rose from £583 a month to £975 a month. The Conservative cost of living crisis has forced disabled people to choose between using life-saving equipment and food. After 13 years of this Government, there are now over 1 million disabled people living in poverty. What action has the Minister taken to support these people?