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<p>The Government believes that political parties have the prime responsibility for
supporting their disabled candidates. We are undertaking a programme of work to help
political parties to better support disabled candidates. As part of this my officials
have met with political parties and disability organisations and continue this engagement.</p><p>
</p><p>The Access to Elected Office Fund has been closed since 2015. We have launched
the EnAble Fund for Elected Office, which is a £250,000 commitment to support disabled
candidates, primarily for the forthcoming local elections in May. The fund will help
cover disability-related expenses people might face when seeking elected office.</p>
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