Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights
After a rare bone disease nearly killed him, Mark Sparrow had to stop working and now fears the ESA and
Continue reading‘When my disability benefits are cut, it will strip away my last shred of dignity’
Labour optimistic of ability to dilute contaminated welfare reforms including means-testing of cancer patients … Continue reading
I believe that there comes a point in the life of any Prime Minister when the electorate is entitled to
Today sees the release of this report which devastatingly exposes the Government’s extreme mendacity in pretending to have properly consulted
Service provider charities censoring their public remarks for fear of funding reprisals, warns Independence Panel … Continue reading
With signs of voter discontent over coalition policies, the Government’s policy on cuts has led one disabled politician to review
The welfare reform bill will be disastrous for sick and disabled people. But we are now determined that our voices will be heard … Continue reading
Mayor of London says Disability Living Allowance proposals could push disadvantaged group into deeper poverty … Continue reading
More than 30 benefits claimants have died while appealing against a judgment that they were fit to work, official figures
Controversy rages about Labour’s developing position on social security reform as indicated in articles in the Daily Mail and The Guardian, writes Declan Gaffney
Continue reading‘Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability’ – Left Foot Forward
It’s fair to say, plenty of people have doubts about the current Labour frontbench. Nothing has convinced me more that
Continue reading‘Labour’, ‘Benefit Scroungers’ and Rightwing Fool’s Gold
Liam Byrne on welfare ‘reform’: “An insult to the memory of Beveridge” The Guardian, Letters, Tuesday 3 January 2012 21.00
Our panel discusses the shadow work and pensions secretary’s return to William Beveridge in his comments on reform … Continue reading
For a government committed to getting people working, abolishing the disability living allowance presents a PR challenge … Continue reading
Mencap inquiry finds institutional discrimination against people with learning disabilities led to at least 74 deaths … Continue reading
From all at Black Triangle Campaign! This past year has been a busy one with lots of activity on Welfare
Continue readingHi and guid new year to all you Black Triangle’rs out there
A FIRM employed by the Government to weed outbenefit cheats are losing more than two thirds ofthe appeals against their
Continue readingCampaigners attack drive to block benefits appeals as decisions get overturned