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McDonnell promises DPAC ‘a seat at the heart of government’

By John Pring on 15th September 2016 Category: Activism and Campaigning

McDonnell promises DPAC ‘a seat at the heart of government’
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Disabled activists have been promised a seat “at the heart of government” if Jeremy Corbyn is re-elected as Labour leader and the party wins power at the next election. The pledge was made by shadow chancellor John McDonnell at an international […]

ILF closure cuts report produces instant results from Labour and Greens

By John Pring on 8th September 2016 Category: Independent Living

ILF closure cuts report produces instant results from Labour and Greens
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Senior figures in the Labour and Green parties have pledged to introduce a national, free, needs-led system of support, after a report showed that the Independent Living Fund’s (ILF) closure resulted in “substantial” cuts to disabled people’s care packages. Inclusion London’s […]

Council wants to watch abuse survivor shower and toilet to check post-ILF needs

By John Pring on 8th September 2016 Category: Human Rights

Council wants to watch abuse survivor shower and toilet to check post-ILF needs
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A disabled woman has told how her local council is threatening to spend several days watching her every move as she eats showers and uses the toilet, in order to check if planned cuts to her care package will meet her […]

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