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Disabled Activist Slams Labour's Inaccessibility and Benefit Cuts

10/3/2025

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Fingers, a disabled-activist at Labour's annual conference, criticized the party for failing to address disability discrimination and accessibility.
She cited an inaccessible stage and insufficient support for disabled attendees as concrete examples.
Labour ministers are reportedly planning further cuts to disability benefits, despite earlier U-turns on personal independence payments.
Activists warn anti-disabled rhetoric has created a hostile environment.

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Fingers, a disabled-activist at Labour's annual conference, criticized the party for failing to address disability discrimination and accessibility.
She cited an inaccessible stage and insufficient support for disabled attendees as concrete examples.
Labour ministers are reportedly planning further cuts to disability benefits, despite earlier U-turns on personal independence payments.
Activists warn anti-disabled rhetoric has created a hostile environment.