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A public inquiry into the excluded
This paper sets out the case for a public inquiry into those excluded from the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme and the Furlough Scheme.
A public inquiry into the excluded: Why we need a public inquiry into those excluded from the CJRS and SEISS
This paper looks at stories from those who were unable to access the governments income support schemes and the pain this caused those who were excluded from support. It also supports an inquiry into why people were excluded and how we can prevent people from being excluded from government schemes in the future.
Quick summary
- This paper includes stories from those who were denied furlough by the UK government. It also looks at the main reasons that people were denied furlough and how this happened.
- There were multiple chances for the UK government to adopt a solution to include more people in their income support schemes. In the end the UK government only used one solution out of the plans put forwards.
- It proposes a public inquiry into why employees and the self-employed were unable to access the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme and the furlough scheme.
Authors
Torrin Wilkins
Director and Founder
Torrin founded Centre in 2020. In the role has written numerous papers including one backed by the Gaps in Support APPG which contained 260 MPs. He has also written policies for political parties and appeared on a wide range of media including TV and radio. He has a Political Studies degree from Aberystwyth University.
Coverage
The Yorkshire Post: Government has missed 'multiple opportunities' to help ExcludedUK, says Centre Think Tank
"A public inquiry should be held into why the Government missed “multiple opportunities” to include more people in the furlough and..."
Public inquiry must provide answers to concerns raised by ExcludedUK - Greg Wright
"During times of crisis, the nation’s thoughts and actions must always focus on the most vulnerable...".