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Court gives disabled duo go-ahead to challenge ministers on post-Grenfell evacuation

By John Pring on 15th September 2022 Category: Human Rights

Court gives disabled duo go-ahead to challenge ministers on post-Grenfell evacuation
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Two campaigners have won permission from the high court to challenge the government’s refusal to ensure that all disabled people can safely evacuate from high-rise blocks of flats in emergencies. Georgie Hulme and Sarah Rennie, co-founders of the disabled-led leaseholder action […]

Disabled campaigners set for legal action after PM ends self-isolation rule

By John Pring on 24th February 2022 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Disabled campaigners set for legal action after PM ends self-isolation rule
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Two disabled campaigners who have spent most of the pandemic shielding are set to take legal action against the government, after the prime minister’s confirmation that he was ending the legal requirement to self-isolate after a positive COVID-19 test. Fleur Perry […]

Disability Labour crowdfunds costs for conference access hub after party ‘snub’

By John Pring on 22nd August 2019 Category: Politics

Disability Labour crowdfunds costs for conference access hub after party ‘snub’
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Disabled delegates who are providing free access and mental health advice and support to delegates at next month’s Labour conference have had to launch an “embarrassing” crowdfunding appeal after they say the party refused to pay for any free accommodation. At […]

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