'Validation' for disability campaigners as government report highlights 'degrading' process

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Britain’s main disability benefit is “not fit for purpose” and deters people from taking up work, a government review has found. A report by Sir Stephen Timms, the social security minister, said Personal Independence Payments were not working “as intended”. Disability campaigner Dr Shani Dhanda joins Kate and Adil to discuss it. Broadcast on 09/07/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://da

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