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As Disability History Month draws to a close, the government has chosen to attack the foundations of UK equalities legislation under which disabled people and other protected groups are afforded rights. Whilst we look back on our successes…
The Labour Party has a proud history in government of action on behalf of underrepresented and discriminated against people. For us disabled members, however, it is an inescapable fact that Labour has not done enough to become an accessible…
This year, Labour will make history. For the first time in its 120-year history, disabled people will have a voice and seat on the ruling national executive committee. We can’t let this opportunity go to waste. If elected, I won’t sit…
Several positions are up for grabs on Labour's national executive committee (NEC), and Constituency Labour Parties (CLPs) have started to nominate their preferred candidates. The contest due to end in November will see members elect nine…
This weekend marks the centenary of a march by blind trade unionists from across the country. Their cause is just as relevant today with only 53.3% of disabled people compared to 81.8% of non-disabled people in work. In 2019 the TUC…
Over the last fortnight, many of us have transitioned to working from home. Whether working in companies, charities or government, we’ve felt the imperative to keep going. This is a massive challenge when your customers, clients, and whole…
Labour has traditionally led the way in challenging ableism. More recently, this has meant standing up to central government’s austerity-driven regime of benefit-slashing. Even amidst this climate, there is more that Labour councils could…
Campaigning with a disability is rarely less than a challenge – and a winter election makes it even more so. That doesn't mean it isn't worth it, and across the country disabled Labour Party members are getting stuck in this election. The…
Under the austerity agenda of the past eight years, disabled people in this country have seen things go from bad to worse. In October, a report to the United Nations found that one in five disabled Britons have their rights violated and…
The Labour NEC sub-committees met on 20th November. This was the first round of NEC meetings since September’s Labour Party conference. It was also a busy day for the MPs on the NEC, who had to leave or send their apologies. The government…
Today the results of Momentum’s democracy review are being published. One proposal was that all members of the Labour Party with a disability should automatically be members of Disability Labour. Another proposal was that all CLPs must have…
Newly elected MP for Battersea Marsha de Cordova has been appointed the shadow minister for disabilities. De Cordova replaces St Helens South and Whiston MP Marie Rimmer in the role, after she decided to step down. She said of her…
