Including disabled people 'a top priority' for MP Sarah Newton

Minister of state for disabled people, health and work

Adam Saville
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Government's disabilities minister declares support for 'Access To Insurance Working Group' on International Day for Persons with Disabilities

‘I'm focused on a top priority - to stop disabled people from being excluded from the everyday activities that many people take for granted, while also helping businesses realise that it's in their interest to include their disabled customers,' wrote MP Sarah Newton in an op-ed for Politics Home published on International Day for Persons with Disabilities yesterday. While highlighting the work of disabilities champions Suzanne Bull (for music) and CEO Purple Mike Adams (retail), she also announced six new recruits to work on sectors (including technology, food and drink, and fashion) and...

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