How the DWP is denying vulnerable people justice

"If you do get sick or if you do become disabled, not only have you got to deal with those challenges but you have to deal with the fact that the vital safety net that society provided for many decades is being eroded away" - Francesca Martinez View this email in your browser The Department for Work and Pension's (DWP) welfare reforms have been plagued by problems and delays. So it's perhaps not surprising to hear that a serious concerns have also been raised about a new step introduced to the benefits appeals system in 2013. Our first piece today reports on the findings of the National Association of Welfare Rights Advisors which suggest vulnerable people are being denied the right to justice because of obstructive policies at the DWP. Elsewhere, we have an interview with the leader of the Women's Equality party Sophie Walker, who is currently standing for London mayor. Despite the fact the polls show her having little chance of succeeding Boris Johnson, she believes that with British politics becoming dominated by men it's important to bring women's issues to the forefront of the mayoral race.  Latest Articles     'Confusion, obstruction and complexity': How the DWP is denying vulnerable people justice   On Apr 07, 2016 12:10 pm Welfare rights advisors raise serious concerns about the DWP's benefits appeals system Read more... »       'London buses are a symbol of inequality' - Interview with Sophie Walker of the Women's Equality Party   On Apr 07, 2016 12:34 pm British politics has become dominated by men, with women's issues only an afterthought Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Local alcohol partnership schemes help create safe and vibrant town centres   On Mar 23, 2016 11:48 am The Portman Group explains how Local Alcohol Partnership Schemes work to reduce alcohol misuse and anti social behaviour in town centres, improve high streets and grow local economies Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Former Chair of Parliamentary Group on RE writes of fear of it turning into 'religious sect' as study of non-religious worldviews is removed from remit Stephen Lloyd, former Member of Parliament for Eastbourne and the founder Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Religious Education has today spoken out about his fears of the current group turning 'into a religious sect overwhelmingly directed by the fundamentalist Christian wing of the Conservative parliamentary party' after the remit of the group was amended in a shock move that has been condemned by the RE community. Read more... »   Tax credits overpayment change likely to cause serious hardship, say campaigners Tax credit claimants earning over £20,000 may see sharp cuts in payments as HMRC recovers overpayments at a higher rate, says a concerned Low Incomes Tax Reform Group. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences