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General election 2015

ELECTION 2015: Golden Paralympian’s concern at government cuts to ‘safety net’

By John Pring on 6th May 2015 Category: Activism and Campaigning

ELECTION 2015: Golden Paralympian’s concern at government cuts to ‘safety net’
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A triple-gold medal-winning Paralympian has criticised the government for cutting funding for many disabled people with high support needs. Sophie Christiansen expressed deep concern at the Conservative party’s manifesto pledge to make a further £12 billion in cuts to social security […]

Election 2015: The government’s record on disability in 60 news stories  

By John Pring on 8th April 2015 Category: Politics

Election 2015: The government’s record on disability in 60 news stories   
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The actions and words of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat government as reported in 60 Disability News Service stories published over the 60 months of the coalition   May 2010: Coalition plans for government: School inclusion fears realised The fears of inclusive education […]

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