Month: October 2012
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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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
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
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His ludicrous and cruel proposition is an insult to the poor … Continue reading
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
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
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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.
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 ~
‘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
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
“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
“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
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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‘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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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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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
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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
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“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
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