Government reverse defeat over new care arrangements for disabled
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The Government last night reversed a defeat over the scope of new care arrangements for disabled people. But ministers faced bitter accusations that the 18-vote Commons majority was secured by coinciding the move with the start of peace talks in Northern Ireland. One Tory MP rebelled but with some Ulster Unionists and other Northern Ireland MPs absent, the Government was not seriously threatened as it overturned potentially costly changes in the Community Care (Direct Payments) Bill.
The Bill allows local authorities discretion to make direct payments to disabled people under-65 to spend on care services of their choice, rather than having services devised by councils.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments