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Coronavirus: Lack of interpreter leads to campaign and possible legal action against Government

April 17, 2020 by Liam O'Dell

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues, The Limping Chicken has been hearing from different members of the Deaf community about how […]

General Election 2019: What do the political parties promise (so far) for deaf people?

November 28, 2019 by Liam O'Dell

All major UK political parties have revealed their plans for deaf and disabled people ahead of next month’s general election. […]

Emily Howlett: All the election information in one place for Deaf voters

April 30, 2015 by Editor

In just over a week, on 7th May 2015, the United Kingdom of Great Britain will hold their General Election. By […]

Penny Batchelor: Why is it only the Green Party who are after the Deaf and disabled vote?

April 29, 2015 by Editor

The manifestoes are out, the politicians’ gloves are off and there’s just over a week to go until polling day. […]

Richard Turner: Deaf people and politics – how I saw the big deaf debate

March 23, 2015 by Editor

I find it sad that so many of us feel disengaged, mistrustful and disillusioned with our politicians. People feel that […]

Toby Dawson: Deaf people need access to debates including all seven political parties, too

March 3, 2015 by Editor

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The UK’s broadcasters have acknowledged the changing political landscape in the UK by including leaders of seven political parties in […]

Deaf News: MPs formally back Access to Work campaign after Deaf people converge on Parliament

March 20, 2014 by Editor

Labour MP Sir Alan Meale has tabled an Early Day Motion asking the government to review its changes to Access […]

Deaf Lobby Day: Hundreds of Deaf people set to ask their MP’s for change at Westminster

February 7, 2014 by Editor

Hundreds of deaf people are set to descend on Westminster on March 17th to lobby MPs and bring their campaign […]

Deaf News: Seven deaf groups meet at Westminster to discuss Communication Support Bill

November 25, 2013 by Editor

Seven deaf organisations and groups representing the deaf community (the D7) are meeting in London today to plot the next […]

Deaf News: Scottish Parliament to trial subtitling First Minister’s Questions

November 13, 2013 by Editor

The Edinburgh Reporter told last week how The Scottish Parliament is trialling a new service which will mean subtitles are […]