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Nine more Remploy factories to close, says government

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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The announcement that nine further Remploy factories are to close, with the loss of more than 230 disabled people’s jobs, has been described by a union as “the cruel actions of a callous government”. The Conservative minister for disabled people, Esther […]

McVey and McGuire put Commons battle ahead of disability conference

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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The minister for disabled people, and her Labour opposite number, have both been criticised for pulling out of a national disability conference. Esther McVey, the Conservative minister, had been due to deliver a key-note speech to the conference on her Fulfilling […]

‘Fitness for work’ appeal ruling ‘makes mockery’ of call for evidence

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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The government’s successful bid to win the right to appeal a ruling that its “fitness for work” test discriminates against people with mental health conditions “makes a mockery” of a new call for evidence on the assessment, say campaigners. The call […]

Disabled peer calls for care funding to save independent living

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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A disabled peer has warned colleagues in the House of Lords that independent living for disabled people could become “just a memory” if the government does not put enough money into the social care system. Baroness [Jane] Campbell spoke out this […]

Transport for London stays silent on tube ramp mystery

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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A wheelchair-user has questioned why Transport for London (TfL) has suddenly stopped her and other disabled passengers from using a ramp to board trains at an underground station. Until two weeks ago, Dr Ruth Bailey was using one of the portable […]

Speaker says MPs should look again at laws ‘before lives are damaged’

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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Parliament should be given the chance to “think again” about government legislation that could damage the lives of “a large number” of disabled people, the speaker of the House of Commons has told campaigners. John Bercow made the unexpected call at […]

Disabled people ‘must find their voices again’, says Tanni

By John Pring on 6th July 2013 Category: News Archive

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Disabled people need to “shout a bit louder” to defend themselves against government attacks on their rights, a disabled peer has told an audience of parliamentarians and campaigners. In one of her most outspoken speeches since becoming a peer, the retired […]

Osborne ‘forgets’ to assess impact of benefits cap on disabled people

By John Pring on 28th June 2013 Category: News Archive

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The government faces new questions about its commitment to supporting disabled people, after the chancellor announced details of a new cap on benefits spending, and then failed to assess its likely impact on disabled people. Although some campaigners dismissed the cap […]

McVey’s conference withdrawal ‘shows high-handed disregard’

By John Pring on 28th June 2013 Category: News Archive

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The minister for disabled people has been criticised for pulling out of a key speech about her reforms and disability living allowance (DLA) cuts to an audience of disabled people and other campaigners. Esther McVey was due to give the opening […]

DWP admits ‘real’ disability poverty rose under coalition

By John Pring on 28th June 2013 Category: News Archive

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The number of disabled people in “absolute” poverty rose by 100, 000 during the coalition’s second year in office, according to new figures obtained by Disability News Service (DNS). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published figures two weeks ago […]

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