Mixed response to government’s plans to improve access to air travel
A trio of disabled peers who have all been fierce critics of the discrimination faced…
Browsing: Baroness Grey-Thompson
Disabled peer calls for ‘heavy fines’ for air travel access failures
A disabled crossbench peer has called on the government to start handing out “heavy fines”…
Regulator sets out ideas for better assisted rail travel
The rail regulator has revealed a series of draft measures designed to force the industry…
Account of sanctions desperation leaves disabled peer in tears at WRAG research launch
A benefit claimant left a disabled peer in tears after describing to a parliamentary meeting…
Disabled passengers question watchdog’s rosy view of airport assistance
Disabled people who use UK airports have questioned a report which found significant improvement in…
Disabled peers raise fresh alarm over Brexit rights
Two disabled peers have called on the government to ensure that the rights of disabled…
Paralympic classification scandal: ‘Athletes are cheating in search of medals and money’
The system of Paralympic classification is being abused by cheating British athletes in search of…
Paralympic classification scandal: MPs criticise BPA boss for six years of inaction
The head of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) has been heavily criticised by MPs for…
‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote
The Labour party has been heavily criticised for again failing to defend disabled people from…
BBC board role is chance to push broadcaster on jobs, says Tanni
A disabled peer is hoping to use her appointment to the BBC’s new board of…