Debbie Abrahams with the German Ambassador.

As Chair of the #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee I was delighted to attend a round table discussion hosted by the German Ambassador on 'Boosting the workforce - How to tackle economic inactivity and improve skills'.

@theguardian.com's take of my letter to the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Permanent Secretary after his appearance before the #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee, and in particular his response to the debacle on carers' allowance overpayments.

The Guardian's take of my letter to the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Permanent Secretary after his appearance before the #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee, and in particular his response to the debacle on carers' allowance overpayments.

Today's #CommonsWorkandPensCommittee session was on ill-health and disability in the workplace.

As Chair of the Committee I hosted 2 panels - the first with the @fsb-uk.bsky.social #FBS @mind.org.uk and #Scope.

The second was with Sir Charlie Mayfield, author of #KeepBritainWorking.