JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Committee says withdrawing benefits for those judged unwilling to seek work risks driving claimants into 'crime or prostitution'

by JJ

on Dec 22

You are not a scrounger: a letter to a disabled reader

A letter to a reader in crisis. BY LAURIE PENNY PUBLISHED 14 DECEMBER 2012 Dear M-, A few days ago you […]

by JJ

on Dec 15

Atos 'acted unlawfully' by not taping interview of ex-social worker found fit to work despite him leaving job due to brain surgery

by JJ

on Dec 14

‘Case for third-party press complaints’ ~ Our joint letter published by The Guardian

Case for third-party press complaints The Guardian, Letters, Tuesday 11 December 2012 The need to permit third-party complaints on […]

by JJ

on Dec 13

‘If Labour persists in only protesting about the effects of the squeeze on those in work, they will be colluding with Tory propaganda’ ~ Chris Morris

‘Labour must reclaim its true values’ The Guardian, Wednesday 12 December 2012 21.00 GMT John Harris (A moment of truth […]

by JJ

on Dec 13

George Osborne's rhetorical traps won't make Labour turn against people already struggling to get by on benefits

by JJ

on Dec 13

Press reform campaigner Evan Harris says culture secretary should step aside from post-Leveson negotiations over her office trying to stop expenses story

by JJ

on Dec 12

If every Labour politician cannot oppose Osborne's strivers and skivers plan in its toxic entirety, what exactly are they here for?

by JJ

on Dec 12

Alan Rusbridger says five clauses of report will only be accepted by counterparts subject to 'being scrutinised by lawyers'

by JJ

on Dec 11

The rise of charities such as With Kids ridicules the notion that austerity will be shared

by JJ

on Dec 10

Against George Osborne’s war on the poor and the vile stupidity of his “workers vs shirkers” narrative

OWEN JONES Sunday 9 December 2012 Amid talk of setting political traps for Labour, the Chancellor of the […]

by JJ

on Dec 10

Pat’s Debate – your support needed more than ever

By Carerwatch After a year of very hard work and wonderful encouragement from all of our friends and supporters Pat’s Petition […]

by JJ

on Dec 9

George Osborne in his autumn statement displayed a total contempt for the welfare of the less well-off

by JJ

on Dec 9

Labour set for Commons showdown as church leaders and charities protest at assault on welfare

by JJ

on Dec 9

Labour drafts bill backing statutory underpinning of press law as Hacked Off campaigners dismiss newspaper editors' proposals

by JJ

on Dec 7

John McDonnell MP tells the Labour Party: “Let’s seize upon this opportunity” to fight poverty

6th December 2012 LRC Chair John McDonnell MP has written to every Labour MP urging them to vote against […]

by JJ

on Dec 7

A bleak statement: We live in a very harsh Britain

THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER 2012 Iain MacWhirter Columnist IN 1931, when the Labour Government of Ramsay MacDonald cut unemployment […]

by JJ

on Dec 7

Nationwide Week of Action Against Workfare: Stop exploiting the unemployed and sick! Take action Saturday 8 December 2012

12 noon onwards Kirkgate shopping centre, foot of Leith Walk, Edinburgh Organised by Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty and […]

by JJ

on Dec 6

National Union of Journalists Delegates Meeting 2012: Resolution on reporting of issues affecting disabled people

NUJ Delegates Meeting 2012 statement on media coverage and reporting of issues relating to disabled people DM 2012 Newcastle 5 – 7 October […]

by JJ

on Dec 6

LEVESON: Tory MP Conor Burns attempts to muzzle ‘third party’ complaints by disabled people and other ‘sinister’ minorities subjected to tabloid media hate and defamation campaigns

‘Leveson’s regulator could be “hijacked” by “sinister” pressure groups’ Lord Justice Leveson’s proposed press regulator could be […]

by JJ

on Dec 6

'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

You are not a scrounger: a letter to a disabled reader

‘Case for third-party press complaints’ ~ Our joint letter published by The Guardian

‘If Labour persists in only protesting about the effects of the squeeze on those in work, they will be colluding with Tory propaganda’ ~ Chris Morris

Against George Osborne’s war on the poor and the vile stupidity of his “workers vs shirkers” narrative

Pat’s Debate – your support needed more than ever

John McDonnell MP tells the Labour Party: “Let’s seize upon this opportunity” to fight poverty

A bleak statement: We live in a very harsh Britain

Nationwide Week of Action Against Workfare: Stop exploiting the unemployed and sick! Take action Saturday 8 December 2012

National Union of Journalists Delegates Meeting 2012: Resolution on reporting of issues affecting disabled people

LEVESON: Tory MP Conor Burns attempts to muzzle ‘third party’ complaints by disabled people and other ‘sinister’ minorities subjected to tabloid media hate and defamation campaigns

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You are not a scrounger: a letter to a disabled reader

‘Case for third-party press complaints’ ~ Our joint letter published by The Guardian

‘If Labour persists in only protesting about the effects of the squeeze on those in work, they will be colluding with Tory propaganda’ ~ Chris Morris

Against George Osborne’s war on the poor and the vile stupidity of his “workers vs shirkers” narrative

Pat’s Debate – your support needed more than ever

John McDonnell MP tells the Labour Party: “Let’s seize upon this opportunity” to fight poverty

A bleak statement: We live in a very harsh Britain

Nationwide Week of Action Against Workfare: Stop exploiting the unemployed and sick! Take action Saturday 8 December 2012

National Union of Journalists Delegates Meeting 2012: Resolution on reporting of issues affecting disabled people

LEVESON: Tory MP Conor Burns attempts to muzzle ‘third party’ complaints by disabled people and other ‘sinister’ minorities subjected to tabloid media hate and defamation campaigns

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