Holmey, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Thorntons joins growing list of casualties in a week of retail misery that could cost 10,000 jobs

by Holmey

on Jun 29

The very idea of European union, always a top-down project without popular assent, faces serious questions of legitimacy

by Holmey

on Jun 29

RMT AGM 2011: John McDonnell MP presents the Parliamentary Report

RMT Parliamenty Group convenor John McDonnell MP presents the political report to the union’s 2011 annual general meeting at Fort […]

by Holmey

on Jun 28

What happened in the 1926 general strike?

Matthew Cookson looks at how for nine days a mass strike had the ruling class living in fear and how the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 28

Aides say rise, which includes funding from taxpayers, reflects increase in official trips undertaken at the government's behest

by Holmey

on Jun 28

Ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan and Iraq is refused benefits under assessment system

Published: 17th June, 2011 – by PETER GRUNER FORMER British soldiers who witnessed “unimaginable” horrors in Afghanistan and Iraq are being refused […]

by Holmey

on Jun 27

Association fears that GPs may be suspected of withholding treatments and referrals in order to increase their pay

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on Jun 27

There is an increasing urge to tar and feather whatever scapegoat at whatever cost

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on Jun 26

Law Society and former DPP Lord Macdonald voice alarm at proposal undermining 'cornerstone' of British justice

by Holmey

on Jun 25

Criminalising squatting will hit homeless, charities warn

Cameron legal crackdown ‘not protecting families’ says Crisis as charities challenge image that squatting is a lifestyle choice Leading charities […]

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on Jun 24

TAX IS FOR LITTLE DISABLED PEOPLE

GOOD to see that HM Revenue & Customs knows who the real tax-dodging villains are in Britain. Having let Vodafone […]

by Holmey

on Jun 24

Food Parcels – Back to the 30’s

FareShare Combined FLV by fareshare More food parcels are being handed out to families struggling to put food on the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 24

World Wealth Report reveals soaring numbers of rich individuals in Asia Pacific region – but slower growth in Britain
• Read highlights from the report here

by Holmey

on Jun 24

Director of the National Landlords Association, Richard Price, claims one in five private landlords now shun social tenants

by Holmey

on Jun 23

Social justice in Britain is expensive – and yes, we need to save money. But the cuts in this bill will end up costing a fortune

by Holmey

on Jun 22

Scathing report by regulator says top financial institutions seem ready to ignore allegations of criminality in pursuit of lucrative clients

by Holmey

on Jun 22

The National Audit Office is scrutinising tax deals struck by the Revenue with many British multinationals

by Holmey

on Jun 22

The row between David Cameron and Ed Miliband focused on cancer sufferers, but many more than that are affected

by Holmey

on Jun 22

ACCESS TO JUSTICE BARRED FOR MOST PEOPLE IN BRITAIN

Under new legislation published today, publicly funded legal advice and representation will be put beyond the reach of vast swathes […]

by Holmey

on Jun 21

The hardest city to get a job in

If you live in Merthyr Tydfil, you face the most competitive jobs market in the UK! Unemployment currently stands at […]

by Holmey

on Jun 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

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Food Parcels – Back to the 30’s

ACCESS TO JUSTICE BARRED FOR MOST PEOPLE IN BRITAIN

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