UN day of disabled people: Activists fight purple campaign’s ‘hijack’ of rights day
Disabled activists have fought back against what they say are attempts by the government and…
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DWP accused over ‘less than truthful’ Purple funding claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of misleading disabled people about…
UN day of disabled people: Cycling benefit fears, public appointments review, and a new ODI network
Half of disabled cyclists fear having their benefits cut or removed if they are seen…
UN day of disabled people: Historic document throws light on birth of movement
A key document that helped many disabled activists develop their understanding of how they were…
Activist tells mental health conference delegates: ‘You’re helping no-one but yourselves’
Grassroots activists have challenged the government and mental health professionals over their failure to address…
DWP’s links with accessible shopping day lead to boycott call
Disabled activists have called for a boycott of the UK’s first accessible shopping day because…
Government ‘blocked’ involvement of user-led groups in mental health summit
The government has been asked by campaigners from across the world why it blocked the…
Labour activist ‘violated’ by journalist’s safe space tweet welcomes ban
A disabled activist who was left “humiliated and violated” by the actions of a high-profile…
Labour conference: Anger at party’s failure to pledge to scrap universal credit
Labour is facing mounting anger from disabled anti-cuts activists over its refusal to call for…
Labour conference: Fringes hear call for ideas on how to resist years of oppression
Disabled Labour supporters have described some of the ways in which left-wing activists could push…