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DPO welcomes ‘ground-breaking partnership’ with elected mayor

By John Pring on 7th February 2019 Category: Activism and Campaigning

DPO welcomes ‘ground-breaking partnership’ with elected mayor
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A ground-breaking new partnership between disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) and Greater Manchester’s elected mayor could become a “template” for future work with local authorities across the region, according to one leading DPO. Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) said this […]

EHRC chair faces criticism from MPs over disabled commissioner’s boycott

By John Pring on 26th October 2017 Category: Human Rights

EHRC chair faces criticism from MPs over disabled commissioner’s boycott
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The chair of the equality watchdog has faced criticism from MPs after admitting that a disabled commissioner appointed six months ago is still refusing to attend its board meetings. Tory peer Lord [Kevin] Shinkwin has been boycotting meetings at the Equality […]

General Election 2017: Disabled actor says national party role has given her a voice

By John Pring on 11th May 2017 Category: Politics

General Election 2017: Disabled actor says national party role has given her a voice
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A critically-praised disabled writer and performer says her election as a national spokesperson for the Women’s Equality Party has allowed her to feel “equal” for the first time in her life. Athena Stevens is one of six national spokespeople elected by […]

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