written by John Urquhart

by consensus of the Disability Activism Society

Tonight's shambles of a session of the Commons was noteworthy for a few things. Firstly, for the violent decision to take away vital support from some of the most at-need people in the country - willfully, in full knowledge of that act.

And secondly, the laughter that rang out through the Commons repeatedly between votes as MPs enjoyed themselves.

What more is there to say about that?

We all knew what was coming despite talk of rebellion (just 49 Labour MPs voted against in the end) and despite claims of last-minute changes from Stephen Timms - changes which the Government is not bound to stick to.

The Commons happily voted with their eyes closed on an issue impacting millions of disabled people in this country and it could not be plainer that none of them are fit for their roles. Shambles is exactly the right word.

They should lose their seats.

And as the first political party led on disability issues entirely by disabled people in British history, you can rest assured we will be working hard between now and the next election to make sure at the very least some do.

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