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Activists Triumph as Disability Benefits Reforms Shift Focus

11/1/2025

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Ministers abandoned plans for a white paper on disability benefits reforms after activism by disabled people and organizations.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirmed the decision, saying reforms will proceed individually rather than collectively.
Activists view this as a victory but warn that further cuts are anticipated.
Concerns center on changes to the Motability car scheme, including VAT exemption removals that could raise costs for disabled users.

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Ministers abandoned plans for a white paper on disability benefits reforms after activism by disabled people and organizations.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden confirmed the decision, saying reforms will proceed individually rather than collectively.
Activists view this as a victory but warn that further cuts are anticipated.
Concerns center on changes to the Motability car scheme, including VAT exemption removals that could raise costs for disabled users.