Disabled peer calls for radical changes to ensure ‘wraparound’ support
A disabled crossbench peer has called on the government to introduce a “comprehensive” scheme that…
Browsing: Baroness Grey-Thompson
Some claims that London 2012 changed the world are nonsense, says disabled peer
One of Britain’s greatest Paralympians has told a parliamentary meeting to beware of claims that…
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…
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…