Disabled Greens

@disabledgreens.bsky.social

We are the official group representing Disabled, neurodivergent, and d/Deaf members of @greenparty.org.uk‬. Co-Chair @kailajay.bsky.social

Thank you @inclusionlondon.bsky.social for spotting my questioning of the Mayor yesterday at budget plenary where I was checking that the interests of deaf and disabled Londoners are baked into the project to pedestrianise Oxford St in a meaningful way through co-production not just consultation.

Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social · 7mo ago

TfL must work with Disabled people to co-produce the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, to ensure we aren't locked out. Thanks to @carolinerussell.bsky.social for raising the importance of genuine co-production with Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations. buff.ly/hpF43tr

There are many British commentators who have made several posts showing deep concern for Rachel Reeves over the last 24 hours but apparently lost their phones whilst hundreds of thousands of disabled people were terrified of losing the benefits they need to live.

Tomorrow MPs will vote on the govt's brutal UC & PIP cuts. Let's be clear: slashing benefits won’t lift people into work—it will push more disabled people and unpaid carers to the brink. I won’t back a Bill that pushes vulnerable people deeper into poverty.

"People in #Exeter with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and respect. PIP payments are essential for many to live independently and to participate in work, education and society. Removing it will deepen hardship and cost more in the long run." - Cllr Carol Bennett

A droopy rose with text: Did Exeter’s MP Steve Race join at least 120 Labour rebels in opposing cruel cuts to disability payments?
Clue: Some months ago he signed a letter to Liz Kendal, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, saying how much he supported the welfare reforms.