@DisabilityLD

Representing the interests of disabled people and carers in @LibDems

 United Kingdom
disabilitylibdems.org.uk
Joined September 2015
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Christine Jardine 🔶
@cajardineMP1 May 2025
I have written to the First Minister urging the Scottish Government to hear from all those affected by the Supreme Court ruling when planning how to implement it.
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
LGBT+ Lib Dems 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🔶@LGBTLD16 Apr 2025
We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court. Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity. (1/3)
The UK Supreme Court overlaid in the colours of the trans pride flag — blue, pink and white. Overlaid bold text reads “TRANS WOMAN = WOMAN”. In the top left corner is the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, and along the bottom is a small line of text: “Promoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.”

ALT The UK Supreme Court overlaid in the colours of the trans pride flag — blue, pink and white. Overlaid bold text reads “TRANS WOMAN = WOMAN”. In the top left corner is the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats logo, and along the bottom is a small line of text: “Promoted by LGBT+ Lib Dems, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PN.”

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Oli Henman@OliHenman4 Apr 2025
Well I would say that support for people with disabilities is definitely one of the big issues at the moment- I do care about getting the details right and our party cares about keeping #PIP
Arron Banks
@Arron_banks4 Apr 2025
Ah the big issues.
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD1 Apr 2025
If you want to help get disabled people in to work, the bare minimum would be to allow us to use our bus passes prior to 9:30 so we can use it for work. I have to take two buses instead of a thirty min walk I could have done prior to my spine injury that adds up.
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Disability News Service@johnpringdns27 Mar 2025
Forgotten and abandoned, young disabled people are fighting back against cuts through a new collective disabilitynewsservice.com/fo…

Forgotten and abandoned, young disabled people are fighting back against cuts through a new...

Hundreds of “forgotten” and “abandoned” young disabled people across the country have taken part in peaceful protests against government cuts to disability benefits, as part of a new movement of ac…

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD23 Mar 2025
Had an amazing time in Harrogate - spent most of it with my @DisabilityLD chair hat on. We passed a successful amendment to the SEND motion, had some wonderful chats with other AOs and MPs and are really looking forward to the work ahead now!
Katharine standing at the podium

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Katharine with two young men

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Katharine and a group of people at a table with beers

ALT Katharine and a group of people at a table with beers

A big trans flag with many people behind it

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Politics UK
@PolitlcsUK12 Mar 2025
🚨 NEW: Ed Davey asks Keir Starmer to assure people that he won't cut benefits for the disabled "who simply cannot work" Starmer refuses to answer the question directly, but says "we will of course support those who need support" #PMQs
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Bobby Dean MP 🔶
@Bobby_Dean9 Oct 2024
Cutting Winter Fuel Payments will disproportionately harm disabled people. I challenged the Equalities Minister to disclose what assessments, if any, have been made.
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD19 Sep 2024
Was lovely to talk to John about the ways we’re hoping to improve the party!
Disability News Service@johnpringdns19 Sep 2024
Rising star calls on their party to ‘walk the walk’ on disability #LibDemConf #LDConf @KatharineMacyLD disabilitynewsservice.com/li…

Lib Dem conference: Rising star calls on their party to ‘walk the walk’ on disability

A disabled rising star in the Liberal Democrats has spoken of their plans to ensure their party does more to draw on the creativity and unique contribution that disabled people can make to politics…

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD19 Sep 2024
Mostly recovered from a very busy conference - was rushing around mostly promoting @DisabilityLD and @YoungLiberalsUK I got to speak on motions close to my heart, ensure it was made clear the @LibDems stand for trans rights, and hear from so many amazing people. Until March!
Me speaking with a group of social care experts

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Me on the podium at conference

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Me with patchwork

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Me with YL and an MP in our hoodie

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Hina Bokhari OBE AM 🔶@HinaBokhariLD11 Sep 2024
Today I spoke to BBC London about our calls for the Mayor to appoint a Disability Equality Champion for London. The proposals drafted with the help of @InclusionLondon had cross-party support on the Assembly & we hope the Mayor will take it forward. 👇🏾 disabilitylibdems.org.uk/new…
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD19 Aug 2024
Had a wonderful final conference as a @YouLiberalsUK exec member! I’m so proud of how the organisation has changed under me - including awarding the wonderful @livdunn01 with our “unsung hero” award and reawarding “best speech” to @bex_foulsham with her chosen name!
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Politics UK
@PolitlcsUK9 Jul 2024
🚨 NEW: The guide dog in the Commons belongs to the new Lib Dem MP for Torbay Steve Darling, who is registered blind
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As another pride month draws to a close and the election days away, we thought we'd conduct a overview of the party positions on LGBTQ+ equality issues. Remember, pride is a protest whether it's pride month or not and we will never stop fighting and protesting for LGBTQ+ rights.
English young liberals for a fair deal LGBTQ+ equality checklist LibDems/ Labour/ Conservatives/ Green Party Ban conversion therapy yes/yes/no/no Reform GRA to remove medical requirements yes/no/no/yes Recognise non binary Identities yes/no/no/yes Abolish spousal veto yes/yes/no/yes Uphold equality and HR acts yes/yes/no/no Oppose new trans section 28 yes/no/no/yes New Wes Streeting yes/no/yes/yes Promoted by the English young liberals on behalf of Young Liberals 1 Vincent Square SW1P 2PN

ALT English young liberals for a fair deal LGBTQ+ equality checklist LibDems/ Labour/ Conservatives/ Green Party Ban conversion therapy yes/yes/no/no Reform GRA to remove medical requirements yes/no/no/yes Recognise non binary Identities yes/no/no/yes Abolish spousal veto yes/yes/no/yes Uphold equality and HR acts yes/yes/no/no Oppose new trans section 28 yes/no/no/yes New Wes Streeting yes/no/yes/yes Promoted by the English young liberals on behalf of Young Liberals 1 Vincent Square SW1P 2PN

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Young Liberals 🔶@YoungLiberalsUK17 Jun 2024
DON’T LOSE YOUR VOTE! You have until *23:59 TOMORROW* to register to vote - and until 5pm on WEDNESDAY to register for a postal vote if you can’t vote on 4th July. Register now at gov.uk/register-to-vote
Time is running out. Register to vote by 23:59 tomorrow, Tuesday 18th June, to vote on July 4th.

ALT Time is running out. Register to vote by 23:59 tomorrow, Tuesday 18th June, to vote on July 4th.

Time is running out. Register to vote by post by 23:59 on Wednesday 19th June, for the next general election.

ALT Time is running out. Register to vote by post by 23:59 on Wednesday 19th June, for the next general election.

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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Disability News Service@johnpringdns6 Jun 2024
Looking to write some profiles of disabled people standing at the general election. I've approached seven, with three yeses so far. Keen to hear from anyone who would like to take part through a series of written questions (same for every candidate). Any ideas please let me know
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Liberal Democrats
@LibDems4 Jun 2024
"I think caring and carers is something I almost have a duty to stand up for and talk about." 📺 @EdwardJDavey opens up on life as a carer for his disabled teenage son.
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Michael Mullaney 🔶@miketmullaney2 Jun 2024
Thanks to everyone in Hinckley and Bosworth who has displayed a #libdems poster or who has helped put them up. Great to see so many displayed across the local area showing there’s real support for the @libdems campaign to beat the Tories in Hinckley & Bosworth on July 4th
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LDDA - Liberal Democrat Disability Association retweeted
Dr Katharine Macy 🏳️‍⚧️@KatharineMacyLD31 May 2024
As a disabled candidate for the @LibDems in the GE, I’m hoping to be able to remind people that disabled people deserve a voice. Less than 1% of MPs had publicly disclosed any type of disability in 19-24, while we make up 20% of the population. Disabled voices have value
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Liberal Democrats
@LibDems30 May 2024
Far too often, mental health is still not treated with the respect or urgency that physical health is. We have a plan to tackle the mental health crisis, with early intervention, community support, and children and young people at its core. ⬇️
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