The Liberal Democrats have devoted a significant part of their manifesto to reforming adult social care and supporting independent living, but they have also pledged to implement the UN disability convention into law if they win power at the election. […]
Politics
Greens’ manifesto offers rise in disability benefits, free personal care and cash for inclusive education
Disabled election candidates: The Green Party’s Sara Nicola Ruth
Disabled election candidates: Independent John Urquhart
Disabled people ignored in ‘parallel universe’ election campaign
Labour silent over key concerns on disability employment policy and claimant safety
Government fails to publish guidance to support disabled candidates in time for election
The Conservative government has failed to publish guidance that would have helped political parties support disabled people standing at next month’s general election. The government’s much-criticised Disability Action Plan, published in February, pledged three actions that would “support both the recruitment […]