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Would-be MP ‘motivated to oust Duncan Smith by late mother’s benefits ordeal’

By John Pring on 8th August 2019 Category: Politics

Would-be MP ‘motivated to oust Duncan Smith by late mother’s benefits ordeal’
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The politician aiming to oust Iain Duncan Smith at the next general election has described being motivated by the need to expose the “heartless” reforms he introduced as work and pensions secretary, and their impact on her late mother. Labour’s Dr […]

Rise of Boris Johnson government is ‘really dark moment’ for disabled people, says author

By John Pring on 8th August 2019 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Rise of Boris Johnson government is ‘really dark moment’ for disabled people, says author
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The rise to power of a new Conservative government under the leadership of Boris Johnson has created a “really dark moment” for disabled people, anti-austerity activists have been told at the launch of a new book. Frances Ryan, a disabled journalist […]

Author backs Justice for Jodey and calls for urgent DWP deaths inquiry

By John Pring on 20th June 2019 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Author backs Justice for Jodey and calls for urgent DWP deaths inquiry
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The disabled author of an acclaimed new investigation into the impact of austerity on disabled people has backed calls for an independent inquiry into links between the government’s policies and the deaths of benefit claimants. Frances Ryan (pictured) said there was […]

Stephen Hawking: Scientist, role model and defender of rights

By John Pring on 15th March 2018 Category: Arts, Culture and Sport

Stephen Hawking: Scientist, role model and defender of rights
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Tributes have been paid to Stephen Hawking, the world-renowned physicist and “disability icon” who was seen by many disabled people as a hugely-important role model, who died this week. Among the disabled people who highlighted the importance of his achievements was […]

Disabled women raise concerns over peer’s disability abortion bill

By John Pring on 3rd August 2017 Category: Human Rights

Disabled women raise concerns over peer’s disability abortion bill
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Disabled women have raised concerns about a new bill that would equalise the time limit for abortions for disabled and non-disabled foetuses. The private member’s bill has been brought forward by the disabled Tory peer Lord [Kevin] Shinkwin. He told Disability […]

Long-awaited deaths stats ‘do not tell the whole story’

By John Pring on 28th August 2015 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Long-awaited deaths stats ‘do not tell the whole story’
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The long-delayed release of government figures on the deaths of benefit claimants has added fuel to years of concerns about the impact of aggressive welfare reform on sick and disabled people. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released two sets […]

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