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DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause ‘is proof charities cannot be trusted’

By John Pring on 26th April 2018 Category: Employment

DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause ‘is proof charities cannot be trusted’
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The decision of some disability charities to sign contracts that prevent them criticising the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is proof that they cannot be trusted to speak up on behalf of disabled people, according to grassroots activists. Last week, […]

Regulator chaired by former minister resists probe into DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause

By John Pring on 26th April 2018 Category: Employment

Regulator chaired by former minister resists probe into DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause
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A regulator chaired by a former Tory minister is refusing to investigate charities that have signed contracts that prevent them criticising the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its secretary of state Esther McVey. The Charities Commission – a non-ministerial […]

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