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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.

At the top of the paper is a pink strip with the words "Centre Think Tank ISSN 2634-4696". Below this is a paper cover in light blue on a blue background. The title is the words "A public inquiry into the excluded. Why we need a public inquiry into those excluded from the CJRS and SEISS.". Under this is an image of a group of people wearing blue or orange tops sitting around a large circular table. Under this are the words "Briefing paper. By Torrin Wilkins, October 21st, 2020.”

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 government's 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.
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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 forward.
  • 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 is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.

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