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PM’s ‘war on red tape’ harms lives of the disabled
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DAVID CAMERON’S war on “red tape” has led to disabled people facing “disgraceful” discrimination in everyday life, according to a damning Lords report released today.
Peers found disabled people still face barriers to access public services, transport, leisure facilities or even the toilet when they’re out of the house.
The committee — appointed to look at the impact of the 2010 Equality Act on disabled people — warned the government’s “red tape challenge” is being used as a “pretext for removing protection” by public authorities, business and bosses.
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