JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Despite the rhetoric, both Labour and the Conservatives have abandoned the less privileged and created an 'underclass'

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on Jun 18

‘Challenge Labour and you’ll find a horse’s head on your pillow’ ~ New Statesman: Blairite Right ‘in survival mode’?

“Byrne, who dared think the unthinkable on welfare reform, was subjected to what colleagues called “a punishment beating” as […]

by JJ

on Jun 18

DWP ‘try to ban’ PCS posters about number of callers who threaten suicide because of cuts to disability benefits

by Pete Murray – 16th June 2012, 8.15 BST Managers in government call centres have been taking down union posters (pictured) […]

by JJ

on Jun 18

The campaign against Progress is serious ~ Left Futures

The campaign against Progress operating as a party within a party stepped up a gear today as the GMB Congress […]

by JJ

on Jun 18

Progress are an obstacle to a Labour victory ~ Left Futures

I have certainly had a busy week at GMB Congress in Brighton, with not only the usual hectic conference schedule, but […]

by JJ

on Jun 18

GMB Congress to consider investigating party-within-a-party “Progress”

Black Triangle sends comradely greetings to all sisters and brothers in the GMB! “It would appear that the labour party […]

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on Jun 18

Former business secretary Lord Mandelson warns GMB move to ban Progress risks return to divisiveness and rancour of 1980s

by JJ

on Jun 18

Fury over £1m bonus for chief executive of controversial Sickness benefit test company AtoS

Jun 17 2012 Sunday Mail THE private firm behind controversial sickness benefit tests have been slammed for awarding their chief […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

Mike Caics on media defamation of disabled people, disability hate crime and the Leveson Inquiry

This piece by Mike Caics was posted in response to: Leveson Inquiry accepts our open letter It shows how Politicians […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

Spat on, punched and taunted – shocking stats reveal the reality of life for disabled people in Wales

By Darren Devine, Wales Online, 17th June 2012 Spat on, punched, taunted in person and bullied online – the reality […]

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on Jun 17

Labour Policy Chief Jon Cruddas’s ‘Greatest Speech’ ~ a man of integrity, or a tool of the Right and a sop to the Left?

(If anyone knows Jon – make sure he reads this – he deserves a right to reply before we take […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

‘My wife had to fight for benefits up until she died’

Sunday June 17,2012 By James Murray A WOMAN who spent two years fighting to stop her disability benefits from being […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

‘The Taxi Driver Story’ by Chunky Mark ~ with commentary by Adrian Wait

Adrian Wait writes: Humanity at its VERY, very best is revealed when we realise we grow more by giving […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

Whose side are on, Labour? We’re part of the Social Welfare Union

“But it hurts me more to hear a scab say: “SOD YOU JACK!” AND THIS ONE’S FOR YOU – JAMES […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

‘Labour’ Policy Chief Cruddas ‘knocking on the doors of James Purnell, Blair and Mili-B Snr: Sorry ‘Comrade’, for us disabled folk, ‘Labour’ in Scotland is over

“Cruddas says he will be knocking on the doors of David Miliband and James Purnell in coming weeks to ask […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Lord Fraud spins out-of-control as homelessness starts to soar

Posted on June 16, 2012 by johnny void | 10 Comments A new independent study was published this week which […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Leveson Inquiry accepts our open letter on media defamation of disabled people into record of Official Written Evidence ~ Social Welfare Union

Steve Preece, Social Welfare Union, June 15, 2012 I have today received some wonderful news from our partners, the […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Greek Elections: “I Sing with You, Freedom” to the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Verdi’s Nabucco ~ Nana Mouskouri

Quand tu chantes je chante avec toi liberté Quand tu pleures je pleure aussi ta peine Quand tu trembles je […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

UK History #101: RAMPANT SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY BRITAIN C. 2012

by JJ

on Jun 16

Now Chris Grayling Attacks the Foundations of Democracy! ~ The Void

There are few ways for the people to claw back some degree of power in this sham democracy. The […]

by JJ

on Jun 15

'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

‘Challenge Labour and you’ll find a horse’s head on your pillow’ ~ New Statesman: Blairite Right ‘in survival mode’?

DWP ‘try to ban’ PCS posters about number of callers who threaten suicide because of cuts to disability benefits

The campaign against Progress is serious ~ Left Futures

Progress are an obstacle to a Labour victory ~ Left Futures

GMB Congress to consider investigating party-within-a-party “Progress”

Fury over £1m bonus for chief executive of controversial Sickness benefit test company AtoS

Mike Caics on media defamation of disabled people, disability hate crime and the Leveson Inquiry

Spat on, punched and taunted – shocking stats reveal the reality of life for disabled people in Wales

Labour Policy Chief Jon Cruddas’s ‘Greatest Speech’ ~ a man of integrity, or a tool of the Right and a sop to the Left?

‘My wife had to fight for benefits up until she died’

‘The Taxi Driver Story’ by Chunky Mark ~ with commentary by Adrian Wait

Whose side are on, Labour? We’re part of the Social Welfare Union

‘Labour’ Policy Chief Cruddas ‘knocking on the doors of James Purnell, Blair and Mili-B Snr: Sorry ‘Comrade’, for us disabled folk, ‘Labour’ in Scotland is over

Lord Fraud spins out-of-control as homelessness starts to soar

Leveson Inquiry accepts our open letter on media defamation of disabled people into record of Official Written Evidence ~ Social Welfare Union

Greek Elections: “I Sing with You, Freedom” to the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Verdi’s Nabucco ~ Nana Mouskouri

UK History #101: RAMPANT SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY BRITAIN C. 2012

Now Chris Grayling Attacks the Foundations of Democracy! ~ The Void

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‘Challenge Labour and you’ll find a horse’s head on your pillow’ ~ New Statesman: Blairite Right ‘in survival mode’?

DWP ‘try to ban’ PCS posters about number of callers who threaten suicide because of cuts to disability benefits

The campaign against Progress is serious ~ Left Futures

Progress are an obstacle to a Labour victory ~ Left Futures

GMB Congress to consider investigating party-within-a-party “Progress”

Fury over £1m bonus for chief executive of controversial Sickness benefit test company AtoS

Mike Caics on media defamation of disabled people, disability hate crime and the Leveson Inquiry

Spat on, punched and taunted – shocking stats reveal the reality of life for disabled people in Wales

Labour Policy Chief Jon Cruddas’s ‘Greatest Speech’ ~ a man of integrity, or a tool of the Right and a sop to the Left?

‘My wife had to fight for benefits up until she died’

‘The Taxi Driver Story’ by Chunky Mark ~ with commentary by Adrian Wait

Whose side are on, Labour? We’re part of the Social Welfare Union

‘Labour’ Policy Chief Cruddas ‘knocking on the doors of James Purnell, Blair and Mili-B Snr: Sorry ‘Comrade’, for us disabled folk, ‘Labour’ in Scotland is over

Lord Fraud spins out-of-control as homelessness starts to soar

Leveson Inquiry accepts our open letter on media defamation of disabled people into record of Official Written Evidence ~ Social Welfare Union

Greek Elections: “I Sing with You, Freedom” to the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Verdi’s Nabucco ~ Nana Mouskouri

UK History #101: RAMPANT SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY BRITAIN C. 2012

Now Chris Grayling Attacks the Foundations of Democracy! ~ The Void

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