Response to the replacement to the furlough scheme

Gemma Hope said: 

“Today’s announcement of the Jobs Support Scheme will be a huge relief for many. But the government needs to go much further to stave off a major jobs crisis.

"Creating the new Jobs Support Scheme is an essential step, especially for disabled people and shielders who stand to lose most from the economic downturn associated with the pandemic. 

“We recommended similar support in our ‘Plan For Jobs’, released yesterday, and we welcome this being put into action.

"However, we need the government to go a step further and devise an in-depth plan for jobs for disabled people so they can stay in sustainable, meaningful work – and receive the right financial support where necessary. These measures are essential to a recovery that includes disabled people.”

Media enquiries

For further information call Samuel Buckley on 07935 916 335.