Labour pledges ‘transformation’ of social security as it fleshes out disability policies
Labour has pledged to “transform” the social security system and to set out a bill…
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DPAC targets marginal seats with quartet of films on austerity impact
Anti-cuts activists have produced four films that show the impact of austerity on disabled people,…
Election 2017: Labour ‘will take a rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people
Labour has promised that it will take a “rights-based approach” to protecting the interests of…
Election 2017: Parties finally stress importance of working-age social care
The Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour have all spoken publicly – apparently for the first…
Election 2017: Tories’ social care plans ignore working-age disabled people
Disabled campaigners have criticised the Conservative party for ignoring the social care needs of hundreds…
Election 2017: Conservatives promise more emphasis on accessible housing
The Conservative party has promised to force local authorities to plan for the provision of…
Election 2017: Tories attacked after dedicating manifesto only to ‘working families’
The Conservatives have been accused of promoting a “divisive” and “punitive” attitude to disabled people…
Election 2017: Greens call for inclusive education, and accessible homes and transport
The Green party has called in its general election manifesto for moves towards an inclusive…
Election 2017: Tories snub opportunity to address disability pay gap
The Conservative party has refused to explain why it is doing nothing to address the…
DPAC issues tactical voting plea to save country from five more years of Tory rule
Anti-cuts activists have called for disabled people to vote tactically at the general election, in…