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Disabled Artist Struggles as Government Cuts Support

5/30/2025

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Disabled artist Jess Thom has paused her work with Touretteshero after a staggering 61% reduction in her Access to Work support, threatening her career. Simultaneously, disability minister Sir Stephen Timms is under fire for dismissing a disabled woman who collapsed during a meeting on proposed disability benefit cuts, underscoring a troubling lack of compassion in government policies.

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Story summary

Disabled artist Jess Thom has paused her work with Touretteshero after a staggering 61% reduction in her Access to Work support, threatening her career. Simultaneously, disability minister Sir Stephen Timms is under fire for dismissing a disabled woman who collapsed during a meeting on proposed disability benefit cuts, underscoring a troubling lack of compassion in government policies.