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DWP accused of 'discriminating' against disabled people in coronavirus pandemic

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The government has been accused of "discriminating" against disabled people by leaving up to 2million out of a coronavirus welfare boost.

Tory ministers raised Universal Credit by £20 a week in 2020/21 to help people cope with the costs of the virus. Tax Credits were due to rise too.

But the same rise was not applied to "legacy" benefits Jobseekers' Allowance, Income Support and Employment Support Allowance.

Now a campaign by 100 organisations, including charities, argues this is discrimination against the disabled. The Disability Benefits Consortium is calling for all "legacy" out-of-work benefits to be increased, not just Universal Credit.

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