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New disabled MPs back fresh call to reopen access fund

By John Pring on 6th July 2017 Category: Politics

New disabled MPs back fresh call to reopen access fund
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The two newest disabled MPs in the House of Commons have backed a call for the government to reopen a fund that helped politicians meet the disability-related costs they face when campaigning for election. Labour MPs Marsha de Cordova and Jared […]

New disabled MP was former campaigns officer for BCODP

By John Pring on 22nd June 2017 Category: Politics

New disabled MP was former campaigns officer for BCODP
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One of the two disabled Labour MPs elected to parliament for the first time earlier this month is a former campaigns officer for the British Council of Disabled People (BCODP), it has emerged. Jared O’Mara (pictured, centre) caused one of the […]

New disabled MPs pledge to fight for rights in parliament

By John Pring on 15th June 2017 Category: Politics

New disabled MPs pledge to fight for rights in parliament
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Two new disabled MPs who won their seats in last week’s general election have both pledged to use their time in parliament to fight for the rights of disabled people. Marsha de Cordova and Jared O’Mara both scored unexpected victories for […]

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