MPs hear of ways to save benefit claimants from harm… or even death
Disabled activists and shadow ministers at a parliamentary meeting have been told of ways they…
Browsing: John McDonnell
Launch of Neurodivergent Labour ‘could be milestone in fight for rights and equality’
The launch of a new user-led political organisation is set to be a “landmark event”…
DPAC warns Labour to rethink support for universal basic income
Campaigners are warning the Labour party to rethink its support for a radical new benefit…
Lobby aims to persuade MPs that DWP must First Do No Harm on assessments
Disabled activists are hoping to use a parliamentary meeting next month to persuade more MPs…
Backlash over ‘disgraceful’ police force that passed video footage to DWP
A Labour police and crime commissioner is facing criticism from within his own party for…
Police force admits passing footage of disabled protesters to DWP
A police force has admitted passing video footage and other information about disabled anti-fracking protesters…
Labour and Greens call for inquiry into claims of police abuse of disabled protesters
Two senior political figures have called for an inquiry into claims that police have targeted…
Ideas to replace WCA with new assessment framework win some support
Disabled activists have delivered a generally positive response to fresh ideas on how to replace…
Parliamentary event recognises disabled musicians who trumped oppression
A parliamentary event has recognised some of the many artists over the centuries whose talent…
Anger and dismay after Labour back-tracks on pledge to scrap universal credit
Labour has infuriated its own disabled members by backtracking on a public pledge by the…