Top Tories are accused of “dragging their heels” 14 months after they pledged to reform the hated ‘six-month rule’ in July 2019. DWP minister Justin Tomlinson today confirmed the six-month rule needs to "change" and plans are being drawn up “at pace". Mother-of-two Helen told the Mirror: “While I’m delighted I’m also frustrated that it’s taken this long after going through so much. “I’m pleased they are scrapping the six-month rule - it’s a well-overdue review. “The Government has said its review into the six-month rule will be published soon.

Source: Daily Mirror September 14, 2020 15:38 UTC