Political Quotes

Sir Stephen Timms: “Our message is simple: Pip is not working. It is not working for the people that go through the process, nor for a…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
Our message is simple: Pip is not working. It is not working for the people that go through the process, nor for a government committed to supporting disabled people.
Said by
Sir Stephen Timms
Labour Party

Editor's note · Context

On the findings of the Timms review regarding Pip.

Share

More from Sir Stephen Timms

Jul 10, 2026

We will not be moving away from the importance of that, but I think there is a question about whether the process can also point people towards help that may be valuable to them in addition to, or in some cases perhaps instead of, a cash…

bbc.co.uk
Jul 2, 2026

The end of the scheme comes alongside significant steps we've already taken to help people into work.

independent.co.uk
Jul 8, 2026

We need to examine how Pip can respond to the rising number of people seeking support and whether it adequately reflects the diverse reality and needs of disabled people today.

independent.co.uk
Jul 2, 2026

The successful completion of move to universal credit marks a major milestone, with nearly two million people having now moved on to universal credit from legacy benefits.

independent.co.uk

Other voices in this conversation