disability – Scottish Socialist Voice

As BGT winner’s inspiration is hailed, attacks on disabled rights must end

June 8, 2018

by Sandra Webster • I have to admit to not being a fan of the X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent. I saw the result show after reading that two people with disabilities ...

Protecting the most vulnerable… Tory style

March 24, 2017

by Sandra Webster • The mantra of the caring, sharing Tory party is “We will protect the most vulnerable.” It was banged out during the last general election campaign ...

Benefit cuts link to deaths

October 2, 2015

by Sandra Webster, SSP national co-spokesperson All deaths impact on the family and friends of the person who has died. Especially so when it is by someone’s own ...

What difference will replacing ATOS make?

March 13, 2015

by Sandra Webster, SSP national co-spokesperson In October of last year, ATOS—much loved by campaigners against the work capability assessments—announced they would be ...

Personal independence payments: the attacks continue relentlessly

January 18, 2015

by Sandra Webster, SSP co-spokesperson It is time for the ConDems to put aside peace and goodwill to all men and continue with their dismantling of the Welfare State. The DWP ...