JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Cuts in corporation tax, higher infrastructure spending and delay to fuel duty rise among measures announced by chancellor

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on Dec 6

Hundreds more disabled workers at Remploy factories are at risk of losing their jobs under fresh closure plans, the government announced today.

The Press Association has now filed a story about the Remploy closures. Here it is. Hundreds more disabled workers […]

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on Dec 6

Debate on Atos in chamber of House of Commons now likely next month ~ Michael Meacher MP

By Michael Meacher MP Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton December 5th, 2012 I am very pleased that the Back-Bench […]

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on Dec 6

A Question of Humanity by Harvey Duke

A QUESTION OF HUMANITY By Harvey Duke, December 4, 2012 in Days of Hope It’s getting colder. Frost sparkles in […]

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on Dec 6

‘Cameron’s declaration of war on disabled people is an invitation to fight back’ ~ Gina Ravens

By Gina Ravens So David Cameron says we are in an economic war. I am 58 years old – […]

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on Dec 6

Globally, trillions are being lost to tax evasion. If countries tackled it seriously there would be no eurozone crisis

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on Dec 5

Fury as axed #Remploy staff are told they’ll stack supermarket shelves for no pay

By Torcuil Crichton 3 Dec 2012 00:01 UNION chiefs have slammed the move and branded it as slavery after it was revealed […]

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on Dec 5

Cancer-stricken ex-RAF pilot becomes victim of benefits cuts

Martin Oxborrow Kathryn Williams, WalesOnline Dec 2 2012 Comments (37) An RAF veteran who suffers from diabetes and depression […]

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on Dec 5

Glasgow protesters blast Tory cuts and claim breadline payments cause deaths of 73 Brits every week

By Paul O’Hare 4 Dec 2012 00:01 THE campaigners held the protest against the Tory cuts at the Cenotaph in George Square, […]

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on Dec 5

Coffee chain sparks fresh concern over business practices amid fears low-paid staff will bear cost of potentially increased tax bill

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on Dec 5

Impossibly high rent and debt is the reality for millions of young Britons, sucking away our youth

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on Dec 5

As pensions soak up ever larger sums, other areas of the budget face harsh cuts. Our specialist correspondents analyse the impact on some specific areas

by JJ

on Dec 5

The rich will not bear their fair share. Instead, yet another annual £10bn will be hacked off the benefits for the poor

by JJ

on Dec 5

The autumn statement falls on an inauspicious day – Cameron's halfway mark – and is likely to unleash yet more chaos

by JJ

on Dec 5

Roy Greenslade likes life in the 'digital pub' where everyone can be a journalist of sorts

by JJ

on Dec 5

Leveson isn’t a threat to human rights – not adopting his proposals would be

‘The public knows what is going on here. ‘Most ordinary people believe that the real reason some members of the […]

by JJ

on Dec 5

‘Tragic deaths that demand a better response than I witnessed’ ~ Owen Jones

As I traveled back from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh this evening, Monday 3rd December, after visiting my parents for the weekend […]

by JJ

on Dec 3

Welfare claimants could be forced to work without pay and be stripped of benefits under scheme starting on Monday

by JJ

on Dec 3

C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2012 UK The overarching Leveson inquiry lasted 16 months and took evidence from 474 people. But journalist Katharine […]

by JJ

on Nov 30

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

11:29am Thursday 29th November 2012 By Lesley Tate, Senior Reporter A disabled man with cancer and degenerative […]

by JJ

on Nov 30

'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

Hundreds more disabled workers at Remploy factories are at risk of losing their jobs under fresh closure plans, the government announced today.

Debate on Atos in chamber of House of Commons now likely next month ~ Michael Meacher MP

A Question of Humanity by Harvey Duke

‘Cameron’s declaration of war on disabled people is an invitation to fight back’ ~ Gina Ravens

Fury as axed #Remploy staff are told they’ll stack supermarket shelves for no pay

Cancer-stricken ex-RAF pilot becomes victim of benefits cuts

Glasgow protesters blast Tory cuts and claim breadline payments cause deaths of 73 Brits every week

Leveson isn’t a threat to human rights – not adopting his proposals would be

‘Tragic deaths that demand a better response than I witnessed’ ~ Owen Jones

C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

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Hundreds more disabled workers at Remploy factories are at risk of losing their jobs under fresh closure plans, the government announced today.

Debate on Atos in chamber of House of Commons now likely next month ~ Michael Meacher MP

A Question of Humanity by Harvey Duke

‘Cameron’s declaration of war on disabled people is an invitation to fight back’ ~ Gina Ravens

Fury as axed #Remploy staff are told they’ll stack supermarket shelves for no pay

Cancer-stricken ex-RAF pilot becomes victim of benefits cuts

Glasgow protesters blast Tory cuts and claim breadline payments cause deaths of 73 Brits every week

Leveson isn’t a threat to human rights – not adopting his proposals would be

‘Tragic deaths that demand a better response than I witnessed’ ~ Owen Jones

C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

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