March 2013 - Black Triangle Campaign

Watch: the Bedroom Tax Protest anthem is here “Ya cannae have a spare room in a poky cooncil flat”

A song about the Bedroom Tax, written for the demos all over the UK on Saturday 30th […]

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on Mar 30

Labour’s unity is skin-deep

Members of the shadow cabinet don’t trust their leader to cover their backs, says Dan Hodges. BY DAN HODGES PUBLISHED […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

Why April will be the cruellest month in the age of austerity

The “bedroom tax”, the new Poll Tax and the 1% cap on benefit increases will squeeze the poor as […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

IMPORTANT! BEDROOM TAX: TAKE ACTION NOW! HOW-TO AND WHY EVERYONE MUST APPEAL THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL’S BEDROOM TAX DECISION

By Admin 30th March 2013 Black Triangle Campaign endorses this tactic and we strongly urge all our members to […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

Jobcentre staff are being used

By Record View 29 Mar 2013 00:01 AS the vicious Con-Dem cuts continue to hit people across the country it has emerged […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

Bedroom tax protests: Interactive map for March 30 demos

By Katie Hind 26 Mar 2013 15:52 Thousands of people are expected to join the second round of protests against the government’s […]

by JJ

on Mar 29

At this Passover/Paschal time, for our Disabled Citizens Being Free seems to be the Prize out of Reach write Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers and Sue Marsh

ב”ה Being Free: the Prize out of Reach One of the blogs I have written that has received the highest […]

by JJ

on Mar 29

Scotland’s ‘Hostages of the Bedroom Tax’

Black Triangle Campaign COMMENT: As the debate rages on, Scotland’s poorest people demand a comprehensive cross-party solution to protect them from […]

by JJ

on Mar 29

'Skiver v striver' is the idea that the attack on disabled people is based on. It's an entirely false dichotomy

by JJ

on Mar 29

Table emerges after ministers deny existence of targets for sanctioning benefit claimants over jobseeking efforts

• See the scorecard here

by JJ

on Mar 29

Table shows 'adverse decisions rate' – or sanctions – for jobcentres in different areas

by JJ

on Mar 29

Those on low incomes, after all the vicious talk dismissing them as cheats and idlers, will be hit by an avalanche of cuts

by JJ

on Mar 29

Bedroom Tax: New changes to Nottingham tower block flat rules to protect tenants

26 March 2013 Last updated at 20:00 High-rise flats in Nottingham will be classified as one-bedroom, even those with two […]

by JJ

on Mar 29

Work and pensions secretary heckled by anti-cuts protesters during a speech at the George hotel in Edinburgh

by JJ

on Mar 27

Labour refuse to support Dundee SNP Council’s No Eviction Policy or the abolition of the Bedroom Tax

In the Scottish Parliament’s Welfare Reform committee – on the 26th March (yesterday) Labour’s leader of North Lanarkshire Council […]

by JJ

on Mar 27

BBC Video: Iain Duncan Smith ambushed by blind disabled protesters at Edinburgh workfare conference

by JJ

on Mar 27

Iain Duncan Smith heckled by protesters in Edinburgh ~ BBC News (with video footage of protester’s speech)

27 March 2013 Last updated at 14:15 By Raymond Buchanan BBC Scotland political correspondent Mr Duncan Smith was one of […]

by JJ

on Mar 27

Iain Duncan Smith branded ‘ratbag’ at Scottish conference ~ The Dundee Courier

The Dundee Courier 27 March 2013 1.21pm Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has been branded a “ratbag” […]

by JJ

on Mar 27

Scots disabled campaigners ambush ‘ratbag’ Iain Duncan Smith ~ The Scottish Daily Record

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on Mar 27

Angry protester calls IDS a ratbag, blind hecklers ousted ~ The Herald Scotland

Wednesday 27 March 2013 Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has been branded a “ratbag” by a furious […]

by JJ

on Mar 27

'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

Watch: the Bedroom Tax Protest anthem is here “Ya cannae have a spare room in a poky cooncil flat”

Labour’s unity is skin-deep

Why April will be the cruellest month in the age of austerity

IMPORTANT! BEDROOM TAX: TAKE ACTION NOW! HOW-TO AND WHY EVERYONE MUST APPEAL THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL’S BEDROOM TAX DECISION

Jobcentre staff are being used

Bedroom tax protests: Interactive map for March 30 demos

At this Passover/Paschal time, for our Disabled Citizens Being Free seems to be the Prize out of Reach write Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers and Sue Marsh

Scotland’s ‘Hostages of the Bedroom Tax’

Bedroom Tax: New changes to Nottingham tower block flat rules to protect tenants

Labour refuse to support Dundee SNP Council’s No Eviction Policy or the abolition of the Bedroom Tax

BBC Video: Iain Duncan Smith ambushed by blind disabled protesters at Edinburgh workfare conference

Iain Duncan Smith heckled by protesters in Edinburgh ~ BBC News (with video footage of protester’s speech)

Iain Duncan Smith branded ‘ratbag’ at Scottish conference ~ The Dundee Courier

Scots disabled campaigners ambush ‘ratbag’ Iain Duncan Smith ~ The Scottish Daily Record

Angry protester calls IDS a ratbag, blind hecklers ousted ~ The Herald Scotland

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Watch: the Bedroom Tax Protest anthem is here “Ya cannae have a spare room in a poky cooncil flat”

Labour’s unity is skin-deep

Why April will be the cruellest month in the age of austerity

IMPORTANT! BEDROOM TAX: TAKE ACTION NOW! HOW-TO AND WHY EVERYONE MUST APPEAL THEIR LOCAL COUNCIL’S BEDROOM TAX DECISION

Jobcentre staff are being used

Bedroom tax protests: Interactive map for March 30 demos

At this Passover/Paschal time, for our Disabled Citizens Being Free seems to be the Prize out of Reach write Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers and Sue Marsh

Scotland’s ‘Hostages of the Bedroom Tax’

Bedroom Tax: New changes to Nottingham tower block flat rules to protect tenants

Labour refuse to support Dundee SNP Council’s No Eviction Policy or the abolition of the Bedroom Tax

BBC Video: Iain Duncan Smith ambushed by blind disabled protesters at Edinburgh workfare conference

Iain Duncan Smith heckled by protesters in Edinburgh ~ BBC News (with video footage of protester’s speech)

Iain Duncan Smith branded ‘ratbag’ at Scottish conference ~ The Dundee Courier

Scots disabled campaigners ambush ‘ratbag’ Iain Duncan Smith ~ The Scottish Daily Record

Angry protester calls IDS a ratbag, blind hecklers ousted ~ The Herald Scotland

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