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Use United Nation rules to protect rights of disabled people – Demands UK Politician
Disabled people are facing rising living costs and growing poverty. Many are being charged high amounts for social care, leaving them struggling to afford food, heating, and medication.
At Parliament, MP Marsha De Cordova said the UK Government must use the United Nations rules on disability rights to protect disabled people properly. She said disabled people’s rights should be treated as human rights.
Two public petitions asked for better financial support for disabled people during the cost of living crisis. These included many personal stories from disabled people about the difficult choices they are being forced to make.
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