Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Summary of Secret Correspondence from the DWP to McVey on the ILF Closure
In the court case taken by five disabled people against the proposed closure of the Independent Living Fund (ILF) , and supported by a campaign led by DPAC and Inclusion London certain documents were used. These documents are mainly correspondence between civil servants at the Government's Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) and the minister for disabled people: Esther McVey.
24 Mar 2013
More money for Rural Broadband
People living and working in the rural part of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough will move a step closer to having a super-fast broadband internet service after the Borough Council decided to increase its spending on the scheme by 50 per cent. The council will boost its contribution to the County Council-run Broadband Leicestershire project to £60,000 after deciding to earmark a £15,000 underspend on this year's Parish and Community Initiative Fund, added to a further £5,000 from next year's fund.
24 Mar 2013
County Manifesto Launched
Warwickshire's Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for the County Council elections on 2nd May.
24 Mar 2013
PLEASE MAKE USE OF YOUR LOCAL SERVICES!
For anyone facing uncertainty over income due to benefit cuts,please make an appointment with your local c.a.b. Or if your illness is affiliated to a major charity like MENCAP,SCOPE,SANE,BRIT HEART FOUNDATIONhttp://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/contact-usetc. then ring and ask them for an explanation of your changed income due to welfare reform.That includes council and bedroom tax,ATOS,ESA,DLA NHS services because many have welfare benefit specialists. Carers UK and Carers Trust all have comprehensive details or a phone helpline.They are paid with public money to do this job so please make use of them.
23 Mar 2013
Our human rights are important!
Our human rights are under threat as a result of damaging press coverage as well as the negative attitude of the government towards our human rights legislation. Both have focused on how human rights have been used to protect suspected terrorists rights, rather than recognising the important role they play in protecting the most vulnerable in society, including disabled people and older people. Laura Matthews from our research team looks at the importance of human rights to us.
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23 Mar 2013
Government invoke Godwin’s law to refuse to meet disabled people
Esther McVey: Talk to the hand
23 Mar 2013