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LBC

Dr Elliott Johnson was on LBC with Henry Riley on Saturday discussing the issues raised in the Guardian about the decline in remote jobs and what it means for disabled workers. Elliott argued that employers need to build much more flexibility and autonomy into roles, and focus on outputs rather than time spent in the office. He emphasised that people should be supported into secure work in ways that suit them, rather than being forced into rigid structures that exclude those with additional needs. Listen now from 1hr 11 mins

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LBC

Dr Elliott Johnson, appeared on LBC with Clare Foges, cutting through the noise on welfare and mental health. Despite tighter eligibility and harsher conditions, claimant numbers are rising, clear evidence that current policy is failing. When accessing benefits is difficult, it harms people’s health, discourages work, and reduces their chances of finding meaningful employment. Listen to the full conversation here…

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LBC

Dr Elliott Johnson appeared on LBC with Natasha Devon to discuss the transformative potential of a basic income, explaining how unconditional payments deliver widespread benefits, boost security, improve health outcomes and empower people across the income distribution. He argued that a basic income strengthens flexibility and independence, giving everyone, not just the wealthy and privileged, the foundational security to make better, more autonomous decisions about their lives. 

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