High pressures squeeze and crush, but low pressures damage too. Losing the atom-level buzz that keeps us held safe in the balance of internal and external pressure releases dangerous storms, disorientation and pain, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
PIP cuts: Labour is making it harder for disabled people to work
By making Personal Independence Payments harder to access, Labour is creating another barrier for those already struggling with soaring care costs, workplace discrimination and prejudiced employers, argues RUTH HUNT
WE WANT TO WORK: Disability activists protest previous welfare reforms in London, 2020
EDMUND GRIFFITHS makes a robust defence of sortition, the chosen method of picking attendees for the new left party’s inaugural conference from the membership at random, but sounds the alarm on the eye-watering number of suggested delegates
The NEU kept children and teachers safe during the pandemic, yet we are disgracefully slandered by the politicians who have truly failed our children by not funding a proper education recovery programme — here’s what is needed, explains KEVIN COURTNEY
The appalling bigotry and bias of London’s police force has been obvious for years – and the police leadership does not appear inclined to do anything about it, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
As Holyrood elections approach, BRIAN LEISHMAN MP argues that Labour’s time has come — to open a new chapter which puts an end to the years of managed decline
ASSAF TALGAM talks to an Israeli Communist lawmaker about the need to use every tool of democratic and non-violent struggle; how Israeli society has changed since October 7 2023; and the persecution of the left in the parliamentary arena
THOSE with a disability want to work — and do work if they can. But mounting disability-related costs, such as care costs, as well as hostile environments for those who do get jobs, mean there are lots of barriers to entering the workplace and remaining in work.
A Labour government making it harder to apply for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or renew claims for PIP will be another barrier for those who are trying to access the workplace.
With the reports of those with disabilities languishing at home and not wanting to work, it’s important to get two points clear from the start. Nobody wants a disability, and nobody wants to be stuck at home all day.
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