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ALT collage of six historical and modern images showing the treatment of disabled people across time. Top left: An ancient Roman mosaic depicting disabled figures, some shown in humiliating or performative roles. Top right: A medieval painting of two disabled men on crutches in ragged clothing, begging. Middle left: A Victorian-era engraving of disabled people confined in a workhouse, monitored by nurses. Middle right: A black-and-white photo of disabled people, many on crutches, arriving at a Nazi concentration camp during WWII. Bottom left and right: A modern-day protest with disabled activists, one holding a sign that reads, “Cut disability benefits? I won’t stand for it!” People in wheelchairs and seated protestors gather in solidarity.
ALT A bold protest poster with a black and deep red colour scheme. The main headline in large block letters reads: “WE ARE CALLING THE DISABILITY VOICE OF THE VOICELESS.” Below it, in white and red text: “The Government is ramming through the £9 BILLION Disability Cuts Bill before their own sham consultation even ends.” The background features ghosted, semi-transparent images of disabled activists and blurred outlines of UK government buildings. The overall design conveys urgency, anger, and solidarity. The tone is defiant and direct, demanding attention and action.
ALT Richard Burgeon MP holds a sign that says I will be voting against disability benefit cuts Disabled people hold signs that say I support disability benefits and I oppose disability welfare cuts
ALT Disabled people are gathered in Westminster hall to lobby MPs against disability benefit cuts
ALT Disabled people were at the lobby information desk green carding their MPs about disability benefit cuts
ALT Disabled people gathered at Westminster Hall to lobby MPs against disability benefit cuts