October 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

GOVERNMENT USE MIGHT OF AMERICAN INSURANCE GIANT TO DESTROY UK SAFETY NET BY MO STEWART – UPDATE

By Mo Stewart […]

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on Oct 31

Joint Statement on campaigning against the DWP/AtoS WCA by Black Triangle and DPAC

We do not believe that any individual or group who claims to represent the disabled people’s protest movement should engage […]

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on Oct 30

Europe Today: ‘Of all the operas written during Germany’s Weimar Republic (1919-33), probably the most haunting is the last’

‘Love or nothing: The real Greek parallel with Weimar’ By Paul Mason October 27, 2012 Kurt Weill’s The […]

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on Oct 28

Edinburgh Council takes principled stance against Workfare

Posted on October 25, 2012 | Leave a comment I am delighted that today, Edinburgh Council supported my call to reject the […]

by JJ

on Oct 28

His ludicrous and cruel proposition is an insult to the poor

by JJ

on Oct 28

A right-wing agenda for the SNP spurred on by neoliberal lobbyists from The Scotsman group of newspapers?

‘A right-wing agenda for the SNP’ By Robin McAlpine Left Strategy, Media, Political Parties Oct 21, 2012 Add a comment Today the Scotland on […]

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on Oct 28

Artist will stare ‘fitness for work’ fears in the face with ‘bed life’ performance

By John Pring, Disability News Service, 24 October 2012 An award-winning disabled artist is to spend three days […]

by JJ

on Oct 28

Would YOU trust this man with you and your family’s security?

He looks determined to see his welfare reforms through to the next election.

by JJ

on Oct 27

IMF’s epic plan to conjure away debt and dethrone bankers ~ The mainstream media is begining to cotton on!

You read it here on Black Triangle first! How the BBC is misleading the public about the financial crisis ~ […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

‘No Cuts!’ What the mainstream media ignored: Video of UK police clashing with tax justice protesters in London on Saturday 20th October

RT report showing DPAC/Black Triangle Marchers with banner in London on Saturday 20th October …… And two hours of running […]

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on Oct 22

Doctors suffer stigma as much as the rest of us: ‘Stigma prevents sick doctors from returning to work’ ~ Pulse

22 October 2012 | By Emma Wilkinson The stigma felt by doctors who are signed off sick for long periods is a […]

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on Oct 22

“The most vulnerable people in society, instead of getting protection and support, will be interrogated and humiliated in order to deprive them…who would vote for that union?” ~ Yes Scotland

“And, on top of all that, the most vulnerable people in society, instead of getting protection and support, will be […]

by JJ

on Oct 22

“One Scotland, two Tory parties. Labour should be ashamed of itself” ~ Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Right) poses for a photo with Glasgow Against Atos ‘SNP conference 2012: Nicola Sturgeon announces […]

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on Oct 21

BBC News interview with Rob Murthwaite from DPAC on Saturday 20th October 2012

Published on Oct 20, 2012 by latentexistence BBC News interviewed Rob Murthwaite from DPAC (left, holding joint DPAC/Black Triangle Banner) about cuts and […]

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on Oct 21

‘Strikes, occupations, blockades and sabotage are all we have left’ ~ Johnny Void

‘Marching Is Not Enough – Boycott Workfare and DPAC Show the Way’ Posted on October 21, 2012 by johnny void | 4 Comments Militant actions by Disabled […]

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on Oct 21

Universal credit ‘could drive hundreds of thousands over the edge’

By John Pring (Disability News Service) Friday, 19 October 2012 14:08 Campaigners are involved in a stand-off with the government […]

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on Oct 21

Courts to be asked to declare government’s ILF consultation unlawful

By John Pring (Disability News Service) Friday, 19 October 2012 14:09 Six disabled people have launched a legal action over […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

Row over DPO role in Capita bid for lucrative assessment contract

By John Pring (Disability News Service) The UK’s most influential disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has become embroiled in a row […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

“Some call it universality and say its time has passed, I call it human decency, and its time is now” ~ First Minister

“SO LET US TELL THE LABOUR LEADERSHIP ABOUT THE REALITY ABOUT OUR FELLOW SCOTS. “They don’t want something for […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

AtoS: Scotland’s NHS bosses slammed for attending golf events and exclusive dinners courtesy of benefits axemen Atos

21 Oct 2012 00:01 NHS Scotland executives have been accepting lavish invitations from Atos, despite the serious concerns surrounding […]

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on Oct 21

'Down With All That' In-depth background reading on the shambles of the (rapidly disappearing) welfare state
Aktion T4 The T4 Program was responsible for the murder of over 100,000 German citizens…babies, children, adults, and elderly…who had physical and mental disabilities. Developed in 1938 and carried out at six different sites throughout Germany and Austria, the T4 P
AtoS Healthcare User Group (Closed Group – Request to Join) “How do you feel about the Government’s move in scrapping Income Support and Disability Living Allowance and the organisation calling itself AtoS ‘HEALTHCARE’ ?”
Atos Miracles Find out where your nearest Atos Miracle Cure Center is on this fantastic web site.
Atos Miracles A place for the sick and disabled to share stories of how ATOS have cured them. Many sites on this subject have been threatened with legal action by the company and this is a place of satire – which we are hoping is not yet outlawed in the UK.
ATOS VICTIMS GROUP “Telling it How it IS” – Staunch alllies and fighters against the UK’s genocidal so-called welfare ‘reform’ programme
Benefits Claimants Fight Back
Boycott Workfare Workfare – compulsory work for benefits – is being rolled-out across the country. We call on public sector bodies, voluntary organisations and businesses being offered these placements as well as union branches to join others in signing a pledge to boycot
Crippen Cartoons The website of David Luton-Crippen, renown disabled cartoonist and a member of The Black Triangle
Crippen Cartoons Blog David Luton-Crippen’s blog
Diary of a Benefits Scrounger Sue Marshes excellent blog that shares information on Welfare cuts, illness, disability and general, current, political thought.
Disability Arts Online A ‘must read’! Not to be missed.
Disability History Month Scotland The official website of Disability History Month Scotland – 22nd November to 22nd December 2011
Disability History Month Scotland Held annually in the Autumn to celebrate our history of struggle and to build for a better future
Disabled People Against Cuts DPAC is about disabled people and their allies. DPAC is UK based but we know that disabled people in other countries are suffering from austerity cuts and a lack of fundamental rights. We welcome all to join us in fighting for justice and human rights for
Double Karma Ania Waterman’s blog on everything to do with disabled people’s activism
Down With All That Bigleyma’s excellent blog that chronicles the farce that the WCA assessments are and the major players involved in it’s execution.
DWP Examinations Forum A friendly online community for those undergoing an Atos Medical Assessment or appeal full of loads of information and valuable advice.
Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty Practical advice and solidarity for all those facing benefit difficulties and hardship. Excellent campaigning organisation
Good Advice Matters Guides that haven been produced in an effort to simplify the various processes involved when trying to claim benefits.
Inspired By Atos Origin A Facebook Group for people to post their artwork that is inspired by Atos Origin.
Ouch Too A disability support forum founded from the ashes of the BBC’s Ouch Board after they closed it.
Paralympics 2012 Boycott Website Dedicated to exposing AtoS’s hypocrisy as disability deniers and sponsors of the Paralympic Games! Paralympians: SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST!!!
Rolling with the Punches Blog “33 year old with lupus since 17 and a variety of other weird awkward symptoms!” Campaigner who co-authored the Spartacus Report
soiniciulacht – 'Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government' Cuts right to the heart of all that’s wrong with the neoliberal tyranny we endure today …
Solidarity Federation Advice on what to do if you ‘fail’ your DWP/ATOS Work Capability Assessment
The Broken of Britain Non-partisan UK-based Disability campaign. Advocacy for people with invisible illness and/or physical & mental health conditions. Also Carers, their Families and Friends. Our individual voices are too quiet to be heard, but collectively we can shout
The Dawn Willis Blog Dawn Willis sharing the news & views of the “Mentally Wealthy”
The New Republic The daily tabloid of the “Age of Austerity”
The Void Narking off the state since 2005
Unum Insurance Blog An excellent website that exposes advisor to the UK Government on welfare reform, Unum, for what they are.
Using the Law to Fight Cuts to Disabled People’s Services A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people and their families; carers and local groups (Updated July 2012)
Victims of Atos Corrupton They tried to silence Atos Register of Shame and it back as Victims of Atos Corruption.
Where's the Benefit A blog on all things that affect sick and/or disabled people under the ConDem jackboot
Why Wait Forever – DWP ATOS Veterans An amazing website containing interesting detailed research carried out by Mo Stewart into Atos & Unum Insurance
YOUR CALL – National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland This is the first service of its kind in the UK. The service takes calls to its appointment line from 11am until 3 pm Mondays to Thursdays. Calls are free from a home telephone, and from most mobile networks(including T-Mobile, Vodaphone, O2, 3, Orange a

GOVERNMENT USE MIGHT OF AMERICAN INSURANCE GIANT TO DESTROY UK SAFETY NET BY MO STEWART – UPDATE

Joint Statement on campaigning against the DWP/AtoS WCA by Black Triangle and DPAC

Europe Today: ‘Of all the operas written during Germany’s Weimar Republic (1919-33), probably the most haunting is the last’

Edinburgh Council takes principled stance against Workfare

A right-wing agenda for the SNP spurred on by neoliberal lobbyists from The Scotsman group of newspapers?

Artist will stare ‘fitness for work’ fears in the face with ‘bed life’ performance

Would YOU trust this man with you and your family’s security?

IMF’s epic plan to conjure away debt and dethrone bankers ~ The mainstream media is begining to cotton on!

‘No Cuts!’ What the mainstream media ignored: Video of UK police clashing with tax justice protesters in London on Saturday 20th October

Doctors suffer stigma as much as the rest of us: ‘Stigma prevents sick doctors from returning to work’ ~ Pulse

“The most vulnerable people in society, instead of getting protection and support, will be interrogated and humiliated in order to deprive them…who would vote for that union?” ~ Yes Scotland

“One Scotland, two Tory parties. Labour should be ashamed of itself” ~ Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

BBC News interview with Rob Murthwaite from DPAC on Saturday 20th October 2012

‘Strikes, occupations, blockades and sabotage are all we have left’ ~ Johnny Void

Universal credit ‘could drive hundreds of thousands over the edge’

Courts to be asked to declare government’s ILF consultation unlawful

Row over DPO role in Capita bid for lucrative assessment contract

“Some call it universality and say its time has passed, I call it human decency, and its time is now” ~ First Minister

AtoS: Scotland’s NHS bosses slammed for attending golf events and exclusive dinners courtesy of benefits axemen Atos

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GOVERNMENT USE MIGHT OF AMERICAN INSURANCE GIANT TO DESTROY UK SAFETY NET BY MO STEWART – UPDATE

Joint Statement on campaigning against the DWP/AtoS WCA by Black Triangle and DPAC

Europe Today: ‘Of all the operas written during Germany’s Weimar Republic (1919-33), probably the most haunting is the last’

Edinburgh Council takes principled stance against Workfare

A right-wing agenda for the SNP spurred on by neoliberal lobbyists from The Scotsman group of newspapers?

Artist will stare ‘fitness for work’ fears in the face with ‘bed life’ performance

Would YOU trust this man with you and your family’s security?

IMF’s epic plan to conjure away debt and dethrone bankers ~ The mainstream media is begining to cotton on!

‘No Cuts!’ What the mainstream media ignored: Video of UK police clashing with tax justice protesters in London on Saturday 20th October

Doctors suffer stigma as much as the rest of us: ‘Stigma prevents sick doctors from returning to work’ ~ Pulse

“The most vulnerable people in society, instead of getting protection and support, will be interrogated and humiliated in order to deprive them…who would vote for that union?” ~ Yes Scotland

“One Scotland, two Tory parties. Labour should be ashamed of itself” ~ Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

BBC News interview with Rob Murthwaite from DPAC on Saturday 20th October 2012

‘Strikes, occupations, blockades and sabotage are all we have left’ ~ Johnny Void

Universal credit ‘could drive hundreds of thousands over the edge’

Courts to be asked to declare government’s ILF consultation unlawful

Row over DPO role in Capita bid for lucrative assessment contract

“Some call it universality and say its time has passed, I call it human decency, and its time is now” ~ First Minister

AtoS: Scotland’s NHS bosses slammed for attending golf events and exclusive dinners courtesy of benefits axemen Atos

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