Disability activism
The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve

The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve
Assisted dying is a step closer to being legalised – but are the safeguards tough enough?

Assisted dying is a step closer to being legalised – but are the safeguards tough enough?
Letters: Our US ‘special relationship’ could be dangerous if there’s a world war

Letters: Our US ‘special relationship’ could be dangerous if there’s a world war
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants

DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport

Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room

I was granted Freedom of the City but – in my wheelchair – not the freedom of the room
People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day

People with learning disabilities need to make their voices heard on election day
Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better

Neither Labour nor Tories are going far enough for disabled people – we deserve better
“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life

“I knew I was miserable but to say I’d rather be dead? It hurts me that my younger self didn’t see a future.” Actor Liz Carr’s lightbulb moment that changed her life
Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’

Activist to take DWP to court over disability benefit reforms: ‘Disabled voices should be heard’
Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us

Jeremy Hunt didn’t mention disabled people once in his Spring Budget. It shows how little he thinks of us
Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are

Disabled people on benefits aren’t to blame for UK’s recession – the Tories are
Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can’t survive winter

Tories want to make UK better for disabled people. It counts for nothing if we can’t survive winter
Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing

Disabled people are again missing out on extra cost of living support – it’s cruel and embarrassing
Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?

Tories unveil plan to make UK ‘most accessible place in the world’ – but does it go far enough?
Poverty is even harder if you’re disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I’m both

Poverty is even harder if you’re disabled and from the North East. Believe me, I’m both
‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’

‘The DWP took away my disability benefits. I’ve had so many tribunal dates I’ve lost count’
Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation

Disabled people are being left out of the climate conversation
Disabled people are missing out on the government’s cost of living payments. This needs to change

