Labour vows to end 'prejudice' faced by disabled people in UK
by Patrick Butler Social policy editor from on (#4VZXH)
Party proposes measures across welfare, public services, transport, housing and jobs
Labour has promised to end what it calls the "hostile environment" for disabled people in the social security system as part of a raft of plans to tackle discrimination.
The party's disability manifesto, published on Tuesday morning, proposes a range of measures across welfare, public services, transport, housing and jobs to enable disabled people to live independently, be treated with dignity and respect, and participate fully in society.
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