Peter Aldous: The Government must commit to halving the disability employment gap

Half of all food bank users are disabled, and we know that appropriate, secure, properly-paid work is the best route out of poverty.

Peter Aldous: The Government should retain a stake in the Green Investment Bank

Ministers are likely to find a stake valuable – and may find it useful for targeted infrastructure spending.

Peter Aldous: After the institutional care scandals, let’s give supported housing schemes a boost

Homes adapted for individual requirements allow more independence and better value for money.

Peter Aldous and Heidi Allen: We need a sustainable funding model for supported housing

These often under-recognised services provide essential support to a wide range of this country’s vulnerable citizens.