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One in four claiming disability benefits faces serious difficulties including delays, unfair dismissals and confusion over eligibility

Almost a quarter of all people applying for disability benefits to help them live independently are encountering serious difficulties, including delays, unfair dismissal of claims and confusion over eligibility, The Independent on Sunday has learnt. The scale of the problem with personal independence payments (PIP) means that needing help with the benefit is now the most common reason for approaching the national charity Citizens Advice charity, new figures show.

26 Aug 2015
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New access fund for London candidates – how you can help

We all know standing as a candidate involves huge personal and financial sacrifices. I'm always grateful to everyone who puts themselves forward - whether as a "paper" candidate flying the flag for the party, or even as a target seat candidate dedicating all hours of the day to the party.

25 Aug 2015
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