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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 […]

‘Worrying’ consultation document brings new PIP concerns

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

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Campaigners have raised concerns about crucial sections of a new government consultation on controversial changes that have tightened eligibility for the new mobility benefit. The Conservative minister for disabled people, Esther McVey, was forced to launch the consultation after facing a […]

Figures show Work Programme is leaving disabled jobseekers behind

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

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Fresh concerns have been raised over the government’s Work Programme after new figures showed that only a tiny proportion of disabled people have gained a job since the scheme launched two years ago. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said […]

Watchdog will be asked to examine Atos contract promises

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

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The award of a £184 million disability assessment contract to the controversial outsourcing company Atos Healthcare is to be referred to the National Audit Office (NAO). The crossbench peer Lord Alton decided to write to NAO after he received “inadequate” answers […]

Artists join anti-cuts activists to boost fight to save ILF

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

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Members of the disability arts movement came together with anti-cuts activists this week to look for a way to boost the fight to save the Independent Living Fund (ILF) from closure. Writer-performers Penny Pepper and Sophie Partridge were at the huge […]

Education archive brings a century of progress to life

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

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A new project is bringing alive 100 years of disabled people’s education, through the voices of those who experienced it. The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) has recorded the school memories of 50 disabled people from across England for the How […]

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