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Backlash over ‘terrible insult’ of McVey’s DWP appointment

By John Pring on 11th January 2018 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Backlash over ‘terrible insult’ of McVey’s DWP appointment
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Campaigners have reacted furiously to the decision to appoint Esther McVey as the new secretary of state for work and pensions, calling it a “heartsink moment” and a “terrible insult” to disabled people. McVey (pictured), who served as both minister for […]

Ministerial reshuffle: Concern over further social care role for Hunt

By John Pring on 11th January 2018 Category: Independent Living

Ministerial reshuffle: Concern over further social care role for Hunt
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The government’s decision to rebrand the Department of Health as the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has raised concerns about its plans for addressing the social care funding crisis. This week’s ministerial reshuffle saw the number of ministers in […]

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