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Led by disabled people, we work to promote equal access to human rights for all disabled people who live or work in York.

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Flick Williams (@flickhwilliams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A last push before Tuesday’s vote. These so-called concessions protect absolutely no one. The DWP, busy messing up transitions from ESA to UC, can’t function as a two-tier system when it struggles to operate one. All trust is gone. #TakingThePIP #KillTheBill

A last push before Tuesday’s vote. These so-called concessions protect absolutely no one. The DWP, busy messing up transitions from ESA to UC, can’t function as a two-tier system when it struggles to operate one. All trust is gone. #TakingThePIP #KillTheBill
💙Rachael Maskell MP (@rachaelmaskell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tonight MPs have tabled a reasoned amendment on behalf of disabled people who have yet to have agency in this process. It is time their voices were heard. It is backed by 138 organisations Pippa Crerar The Guardian

BBC Politics (@bbcpolitics) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"There is a heavy duty on us all, and it starts with compassion and kindness, safety and support" Labour MP Rachael Maskell, whose reasoned amendment has been selected to be voted on, sets out why she is opposed to the "broken bill" Follow live: bbc.in/4ly6jrG

Sky News (@skynews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"600 people took their lives under the Tories' brutal reforms - the tragedy of this ideology could be worse." Rachael Maskell speaks ahead of the welfare reform vote today in the Commons 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

💙Rachael Maskell MP (@rachaelmaskell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had no choice but to again vote against the Government's Universal Credit & Personal Independence Payments Bill. My amendment to safeguard against fluctuating conditions was lost. I'll continue to work with Deaf & Disabled People’s Organisations on this legislation & the review

Disability News Service (@johnpringdns) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A UN committee of disabled experts has told the government that its new benefit cuts bill appears to be a fresh attack on disabled people’s rights, a year after it issued a similar warning to the Conservative government. #DropUCBill disabilitynewsservice.com/urgent-letter-…

Frances Ryan (@drfrancesryan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“When the political and media class wish to leave disabled people hungry and dirty, the disabled community must explain why we should be allowed to eat and be clean.” Today’s col. reflects on a tough month and what it all means for disability in the U.K. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Disability Rebellion (@drdisabilityreb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Solidarity with 💙Rachael Maskell MP , Brian Leishman , Chris Hinchliff MP and Neil Duncan-Jordan MP ✊ You stood up for disabled people despite the risk to yourselves. You are heroes and Disability Rebellion has nothing but gratitude and respect for you all.

💙Rachael Maskell MP (@rachaelmaskell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"As a Labour Party member for over 34 years, I could not be more committed to the Party, one that upholds the values of equality and justice." #York For my full statement see my website, link in comments👇

"As a Labour Party member for over 34 years, I could not be more committed to the Party, one that upholds the values of equality and justice." #York For my full statement see my website, link in comments👇
York Disability Rights Forum (@yorkdrf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Rachael for you unwavering support for your disabled constituents. Your principled and leading stand for equality and justice has been a source of pride for York.