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‘Is Parliament fit for purpose?’ : DWP-AtoS issue now test of accountability of Government to House of Commons ~ Michael Meacher MP

January 19th, 2013 A month ago the Government was defeated in a vote on the floor of the House of […]

by JJ

on Jan 22

Even to a unionist like me, an Alex Salmond-led government is preferable to one that rewards greed and corruption

by JJ

on Jan 22

Assuming the worst: public attitudes to poverty ~ Has middle Britain really became more Scrooge-like over the recent past?

The Guardian, Monday 21 January 2013 19.52 GMT It is a factoid universally acknowledged that a voter in possession of a […]

by JJ

on Jan 22

They parasitise us from above. But landowners and the Tory party's idle rich are spared the fairest and simplest of taxes

by JJ

on Jan 21

Tories inch up to 33% while Labour slips to 38%, but majority of voters disagree with government's new cap on benefit rises

by JJ

on Jan 21

With even some on the left calling for an end to winter fuel payments and the like, it is time to go back to first principles

by JJ

on Jan 21

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Judicial Review of the DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessment ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

By Email Saturday 19th January 2013 HOW THE JUDICIAL REVIEW WENT! The Mental Health Resistance Network judicial review of the […]

by JJ

on Jan 19

In the working class suburbs of Liverpool the battle with poverty is very real

Black Triangle Campaign stands in full solidarity with all the people of Liverpool : We rise up! FOR MASS DIRECT ACTION […]

by JJ

on Jan 19

Thursday 17th January 2013 DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessments House of Commons Debate

After the debate John McDonnell @johnmcdonnellMP tweeted: ‘Coalition minister backs Atos and rejects calls from MPs to scrap […]

by JJ

on Jan 19

Music Video: “Black-Pink-Red-Green Yellow Triangle I DID NOT SPEAK” ~ Christie Moore

After the words attributed to: Pastor Martin Niemöller Thousands of sick or disabled people have died after undergoing assessments to […]

by JJ

on Jan 18

Christopher Chope's slip-up in the Commons is entirely in keeping with our embarrassingly archaic parliamentary system

by JJ

on Jan 18

Private contractor criticised by MPs who say constituents judged fit to work died or became suicidal soon after assessments

by JJ

on Jan 18

Michael Meacher MP: ‘My speech on ATOS Work Capability Assessments’

I beg to move that this House has considered the matter of Atos work capability assessments. I warmly thank the […]

by JJ

on Jan 17

Thousands of sick or disabled people have died after undergoing assessments to find out whether they were fit to work, the House of Commons was told today.

Ms Burns, who was being treated for breast cancer, had her benefits cut by £30 a week after an assessment […]

by JJ

on Jan 17

Is Ed Miliband ‘coming out’ ? “I would have cut benefits bill, not benefits themselves” he tells the FT

Coming out as the love that dare not speak its name? The ‘S’ word? A SOCIALIST? Aye, RIGHT THEN, […]

by JJ

on Jan 17

Jan 16th 2013 Len McCluskey’s of UNITE’s finest speech ~ The Ralph Miliband Lecture London School of Economics

“Unions cannot continue to watch on idly as successive governments leave so many on the scrapheap – a scrapheap which […]

by JJ

on Jan 17

Inequality: The Brutal Truth About How Childhood Determines Your Economic Destiny

‘Jackie’s rheumatoid arthritis has crippled her so badly she can hardly button her shirt, and yet the austerity-crazed British government […]

by JJ

on Jan 16

CALLOUT RE: ‘Thousands to lose disability benefit after Government makes eleventh hour changes to fitness test boundaries’

Spartacus’s Ben Furner writes: We’re gearing up for the latest stage in our campaign to challenge the Government’s plans on […]

by JJ

on Jan 16

Disabled people need extra help with playing their part in society. That's at risk under the personal independence payment scheme

by JJ

on Jan 15

The global application of a fraudulent economic theory brought the west to its knees. Yet for those in power, it offers riches

by JJ

on Jan 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

‘Is Parliament fit for purpose?’ : DWP-AtoS issue now test of accountability of Government to House of Commons ~ Michael Meacher MP

Assuming the worst: public attitudes to poverty ~ Has middle Britain really became more Scrooge-like over the recent past?

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Judicial Review of the DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessment ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

In the working class suburbs of Liverpool the battle with poverty is very real

Thursday 17th January 2013 DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessments House of Commons Debate

Music Video: “Black-Pink-Red-Green Yellow Triangle I DID NOT SPEAK” ~ Christie Moore

Michael Meacher MP: ‘My speech on ATOS Work Capability Assessments’

Thousands of sick or disabled people have died after undergoing assessments to find out whether they were fit to work, the House of Commons was told today.

Is Ed Miliband ‘coming out’ ? “I would have cut benefits bill, not benefits themselves” he tells the FT

Jan 16th 2013 Len McCluskey’s of UNITE’s finest speech ~ The Ralph Miliband Lecture London School of Economics

Inequality: The Brutal Truth About How Childhood Determines Your Economic Destiny

CALLOUT RE: ‘Thousands to lose disability benefit after Government makes eleventh hour changes to fitness test boundaries’

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‘Is Parliament fit for purpose?’ : DWP-AtoS issue now test of accountability of Government to House of Commons ~ Michael Meacher MP

Assuming the worst: public attitudes to poverty ~ Has middle Britain really became more Scrooge-like over the recent past?

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Judicial Review of the DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessment ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

In the working class suburbs of Liverpool the battle with poverty is very real

Thursday 17th January 2013 DWP-Atos Work Capability Assessments House of Commons Debate

Music Video: “Black-Pink-Red-Green Yellow Triangle I DID NOT SPEAK” ~ Christie Moore

Michael Meacher MP: ‘My speech on ATOS Work Capability Assessments’

Thousands of sick or disabled people have died after undergoing assessments to find out whether they were fit to work, the House of Commons was told today.

Is Ed Miliband ‘coming out’ ? “I would have cut benefits bill, not benefits themselves” he tells the FT

Jan 16th 2013 Len McCluskey’s of UNITE’s finest speech ~ The Ralph Miliband Lecture London School of Economics

Inequality: The Brutal Truth About How Childhood Determines Your Economic Destiny

CALLOUT RE: ‘Thousands to lose disability benefit after Government makes eleventh hour changes to fitness test boundaries’

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