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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The Department of Health's Reset Plan suggests home care charges. DPAC NI urges Mike Nesbitt to scrap this harmful idea. It punishes disabled people & undermines rights. We demand dignity, not debt. 📢 bit.ly/3IANeH4 #DPACNI #ResetPlan #MikeNesbitt
Health Minister Mike Nesbit in a suit stands next to the DPAC Northern Ireland logo and text opposing the Health & Social Care Reset Plan.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
🚨 The UN is demanding answers from the UK over PIP & UC reforms. They warn of “regression” in disability rights. We must stay vigilant. 🔗 bit.ly/3TpoUua #BinUCBill #DisabilityRights #DPAC #WelfareNotWarfare
A large group of people, including wheelchair users, gather on a lawn in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, holding banners and signs.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
If you live in Northern Ireland join NIPSA and us on Wednesday, 9th July from 12.30pm. 🎶 Say it loud, make it clear, UC cuts aren't welcome here .🎶 Erskine House 20-32 Chichester St. Belfast BT1 4GF #WelfareNotWarfare #BinUCBill
Poster is Black and yellow with a picture of campaigners and the DPAC and NIPSA logos
Stop the UC cuts bill
Wednesday 9th July 12.30pm Erkine House, 20-32 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4GF
#WELFARENOTWARFARE
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
When the Labour Government turn their back on disabled people. We will move heaven and earth to stop you. #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #AssistUsToLive #NotDeadYet #AssistedDying #AssistedDyingBill #Disabled #DisabledLife #Disability
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
“The gov’t refuses to listen.” DPAC NI condemns PIP & UC cuts as unjust, discriminatory & dangerous—especially in Northern Ireland. We demand Stormont push back. 📢 Read & resist: bit.ly/3SZRnqi #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DPACNI #DisabilityRights
Disabled people from Omagh, join a group of protesters with banners and flags gather outside the UK Parliament, campaigning for disability rights and benefits reform. Text on the right reads "DWP Green Paper on Benefits Reform. Watch Now.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet The 3rd reading of the Assisted Dying Bill is this Friday Contact your MP, raise concerns about the watered down safeguards & the agreement to open up the founding act of the NHS @disrightsuk.bsky.social - @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
Image has a purple, white, red, white background 
At the top of the graphic on purple background is a red, purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out of it in white text it says Write to your MP to Vote against on 20th June 
On a white background there is an image of an envelope outlined in black in black text next to it says Friday 20th June will be the third reading of the bill this is the big one 
On a red background is a black and white image of houses of parliament in white text it says We need as many of us as possible.  Write to your MP and ask them to vote against the assisted dying bill 
On a white background it says in black text stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill. 
The images are of organisations supporting which are not dead yet disability rights uk inclusion london and DPAC
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet The 3rd reading of the Assisted Dying Bill is this Friday Contact your MP, raise concerns about the watered down safeguards & the agreement to open up the founding act of the NHS @disrightsuk.bsky.social - @inclusionlondon.bsky.social - @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
Image has a purple, white, red, white background 
At the top of the graphic on purple background is a red, purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out of it in white text it says Write to your MP to Vote against on 20th June 
On a white background there is an image of an envelope outlined in black in black text next to it says Friday 20th June will be the third reading of the bill this is the big one 
On a red background is a black and white image of houses of parliament in white text it says We need as many of us as possible.  Write to your MP and ask them to vote against the assisted dying bill 
On a white background it says in black text stop the terminally ill adults end of life bill. 
The images are of organisations supporting which are not dead yet disability rights uk inclusion london and DPAC
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I’ve written to @clairehanna.bsky.social & @columeastwood.ie urging them to vote AGAINST the Assisted Dying Bill on Friday. As a disabled activist, I’ll be in London protesting. This bill is not compassion — it’s a threat to our lives. #NotDeadYet #KillTheBill #DisabilityRights #AssistedDyingBill
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#KillTheBill #NotDeadYet Join DPAC Northern Ireland and others 📢Friday 20th June 2025 📷8.30am 📷Protest against the Assisted Dying Bill 📷Protest called by The Not Dead Yet UK, Disability Rights UK, @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social Please RT & Spread the Word
Image is on a purple, white red and white background 
At the top of the graphic on the purple background is a red and purple and white megaphone with black lines coming out in white text it says Friday 20th New location outside old palace yard and a white exclamation mark next to it 

Underneath on a white background in black text says Protest Against The Assisted Dying Bill Tell MPs we are #NotDeadYet

Underneath on a red background is a black and white image of Houses of Parliament next to it in white text says We need as many people as possible to join us unutec against this bill demo starts at 8.30 am #KillTheBill 
Underneath on white background in black text says stop the terminally ill adults (end of life) bill 
The images of supporting organisations supporting the demo which is not dead yet disability rights Uk Inclusion london and DPAC
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare The day the consult-a-sham comes to an end a rally has been organised in London 📢Stop Disability Benefit Cuts 📷Monday 30th June 2025 📷Rally at Parliament Square London SW1P 3JX Please spread far and wide 📢
Image is on a dark grey background with light green text it says Stop Disability Benefit Cuts then a line underneath in light green text says rally in parliament square SW1P 3JX then a line underneath 
In lighter green text says Monday 30th June 4.30pm 
Underneath in light green box in grey text says #WelfareNotWarfare 
Image underneath is disabled people on a march with placards 
At the bottom of the graphic are the main supporting organisations logos
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
#ConsultASham DPAC Northern Ireland and allies are outside NICVA offices in Belfast as Department for Work and Pensions - DWP Green paper on proposed disability benefit cuts consult-a-sham is taking place. Read more about today: bit.ly/3G1kHcQ
Image shows people gathered for the protest outside the offices of NICVA
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Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
#ConsultASham Activists from @dpacni.bsky.social @womensnetworkcac.bsky.social and allies outside @nicva.org offices as DWP Consultation on disability benefit cuts is taking place in Belfast Northern Ireland. Solidarity to all attending today ✊🏼
Disabled people and allies holding banners and flags gather outside offices of NICVA in Belfast Disabled people & allies holding banners and flags gather outside the offices of NICVA
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
📢 Protest: Mon 16 June, 1PM Disabled people in NI have been shut out of the DWP’s benefit cuts Green Paper. No access. No voice. No justice. Join us 👉 bit.ly/4n3giqv #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits #TaxTheRich #DWP
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council OPPOSES the UK Gov’s #PathwaystoWork Green Paper. Built on lies, not evidence — PIP fraud is just 0.2%, yet disabled people are targeted & blamed. Stop the scapegoating. bit.ly/4dYjZJY #WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityBenefits #TakingThePIP #DWP #TaxTheRich
Disabled people from Omagh, join a group of protesters with banners and flags gather outside the UK Parliament, campaigning for disability rights and benefits reform. Text on the right reads "DWP Green Paper on Benefits Reform. Watch Now.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Pleased to join today’s meeting and stand in solidarity with opposition to these cuts. We are stronger together ✊
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake texts claiming to be from DWP are targeting disabled people. They ask you to report a “change in circumstances” via a link. ❌ Don’t click. It’s a scam. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZTu2Kw #DisabilityRights #ScamWarnin
Yellow sign with "Warning Scam Alert" and an icon of a person carrying a money bag, placed on a white keyboard background. A logo appears in the top right corner.
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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Fantastic Ellen Clifford 👏 ✊️
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National Energy Action NI @neanireland.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
We were at the @niapn.bsky.social AGM, listening to @ellenclifford.bsky.social of @dpacni.bsky.social speak about the consultation response to the 'Pathways to Work' Green Paper. Cuts to benefits will affect disabled households' ability to heat their homes. #FuelPoverty
Photo of disability rights activist Ellen Clifford speaking at the Northern Ireland Anti Poverty Network AGM in Belfast on 5 June 2025.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
This week Ellen Clifford from @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social spoke about the Pathway to Work Green Paper at the Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Network AGM in Belfast. #WelfareNotWarfare #DWP
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DPAC's Ellen Clifford Outlines Details of Welfare Cuts in Belfast
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
DPAC Northern Ireland stood strong at the Westminster Mass Lobby, demanding action against devastating welfare cuts! Read our full report here: bit.ly/4dDElbw #DPACNI #WelfareCuts #DisabilityRights #MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts
A group of people, including some in wheelchairs and high-visibility vests, gather inside a large historic hall with stone walls and arched windows.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
DPAC Northern Ireland to Join Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts at Westminster bit.ly/4jddh3H Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland (DPAC NI) will be proudly representing our community at Westminster.
The DPAC Northern Ireland logo with four raised fists and text announcing participation in a mass lobby against disability benefit cuts at Westminster.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Questions MLAs Must Ask in Northern Ireland Assembly bit.ly/4iYBlHD DPAC Northern Ireland Benefit Cuts Questions. #WelfareNotWarfare #PIPDebate #DWP
Logo with four raised fists of different skin tones forming a cross, “DPAC” in a black triangle center, surrounded by text “Disabled People Against Cuts.” Below: “Questions MLAs Must Ask in Northern Ireland Assembly.”.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
#WelfareNotWarefare Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payment & social security cuts 7 May (debate started 2:30pm) parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Westminster Hall
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts Northern Ireland - The Fight Against Benefit Cuts #WelfareNotWarfare #PiPCuts #BenefitCuts #Disability #Disabled #DisabledLife #LabourUnalives #DisabilityRights
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Setting the Record Straight: DPAC responds to false claims from a Labour MP on disability benefit cuts. Disabled people deserve the truth—not spin. 👉 bit.ly/44HoUwz #DisabilityRights #BenefitCuts #DPACNI #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Logo for Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) Northern Ireland above a title: "Setting the Record Straight – Response to Inaccuracies in Labour MP Position on Disability Benefit Cuts.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Labour’s proposed disability benefit cuts run deeper than many realise — with devastating consequences. DPAC has compiled key info for Northern Ireland MPs on the scale + impact: 🔗 bit.ly/4cYWhNg #DisabilityRights #BenefitCuts #DPACNI #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
Logo with four interlocked fists of different skin tones around a triangle labeled "DPAC," encircled by text "Disabled People Against Cuts," above "Northern Ireland." Title below image.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
May the 4th be with you — not with the Empire at Labour HQ. Disabled people face cuts, barriers & now the threat of assisted dying. Labour vanishes, then returns with spin. That’s not leadership — it’s galactic failure. Join the resistance. dpacni.com
A group of people, some in wheelchairs, gather outdoors holding DPAC Northern Ireland signs under a "May the 4th Be With You" Star Wars Day banner.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Labour’s planned disability benefit cuts could push 250,000+ people—including 50,000 children—into poverty. The true cost? £2bn more than reported. DPAC breaks down the scale & impact: bit.ly/4d5rs9K #WelfareNotWarfare #StopTheCuts #DisabilityRights
Logo with four interlocked fists of different skin tones around a triangle labeled "DPAC," encircled by text "Disabled People Against Cuts," above "Northern Ireland." Title below image.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Urgent: The DWP wants to slash disability benefits through the Pathways to Work Green Paper. We must stop this. Demand a real strategy built with disabled people. Sign now: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/723991
Petitions 

UK Government and Parliament
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Think you know the truth about disability and benefits? Time to bust the myths. DPAC NI breaks it down in their latest piece. 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4iL9I4y #DisabilityRights #DPACNI #SocialSecurity #MythBusting
Logo with four interlocking fists of different skin tones and "DPAC" in the center, above the text: "Disability and Social Security Myth-Buster.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
DPAC Northern Ireland stands against devastating disability benefit cuts. These proposals will push thousands into poverty, force many out of work, and hit our public services hard. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3RITwG5 #DPAC #DisabilityRights #CutsKill #NoPIPCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
DPAC Northern Ireland logo with four interlocking fists in a circle and the text "Missing Information and Unanswered Questions" below.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Westminster is failing disabled people in Northern Ireland. Cuts. Injustice. No voice. Learn our key concerns: bit.ly/4jz6UJ4 #DisabilityRights #DPAC #CutsKill #WelfareNotWarfare
Logo of Disabled People Against Cuts NI with four raised fists and text discussing concerns over government plans to cut social security for deaf and disabled people.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare DPAC NI's Tony O'Reilly spoke at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and @ulsteruni.bsky.social event. Tony spoke on our opposition to the huge cuts to disability benefits to protect sick and disabled people's dignity and human rights. This will "cost the lives of disabled people."
Tony stands at a lectern giving a presentation in a modern classroom, with a projection screen, computer monitor, and several green water bottles visible.Tony stands at a lectern speaking to a group of men seated at tables, with drinks and water bottles visible on the tables.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Talk to your MP – face-to-face at their surgery if you can. Share your story. Oppose the cuts to disability benefits. This is about your rights. dpacni.com #WelfareNotWarfare
TALK TO YOUR MP 

It's one of the strongest ways to influence them - if you have the spoons. 

VISIT YOUR MP'S SURGERY 

Meet your MP face-to-face at a local advice surgery 

Contact their office to arrange an appointment 

GO PREPARED 

Bring a short, clear statement about why you oppose the cuts to disability benefits 

Consider taking someone with you for support 

This is about your rights. Your story matters. 

dpacni.com
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
DPAC Northern Ireland held a powerful protest outside Erskine House, Belfast—speaking out against cuts to disability benefits. The fight for justice continues. Solidarity with @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social. ✊ Watch videos 👉 bit.ly/4ishi3V #DisabilityRights #WelfareNotWarfare #BelfastProtest
A group of protesters, including a woman with a megaphone and a person in a wheelchair, gather outside Eskrine House holding signs and flags.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Watch this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity from a protestor who stepped forward to speak. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Collette, a Student Support Provider at Ulster University, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. , #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring @gerrycarroll.bsky.social from @peopleb4profits.bsky.social, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Patrick Mulholland from Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA), this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick from School of Law, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Ash Jones from Green Party in Northern Ireland, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social from @allianceparty.bsky.social, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring @clairehanna.bsky.social from @sdlp.bsky.social, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Michael Lorimer, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Disabled People Against Cuts – Welfare Not Warfare Featuring Tony O'Reilly, this powerful video highlights resistance, rights, and life under austerity. #DPAC #DisabilityJustice #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare
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DPAC Northern Ireland: Welfare Not Warfare Protest – Belfast
YouTube video by MyWayAccess
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We reject the Supreme Court's attempt to erase gender diversity. This is an attack on trans rights, bodily autonomy & human dignity. Read our full response: bit.ly/4jNG1kC #TransRightsAreHumanRights #DPACNI #Solidarity
Logo for DPAC Northern Ireland over a pastel flag background, with text reading: "Supreme Court Ruling: A Step Backwards for Equality – DPAC Northern Ireland.
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare Disabled people shouldn't be punished while the wealthy get richer and avoid fair taxes. These cruel benefit cuts must be opposed. Support @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social and help fund the fight.
crowdfunder.co.uk
Tax the Rich , don't rob disabled people
disabled people are being made the scapegoats for government cuts but anyone can become disabled so thismay be your future too
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare Yesterday DPAC Northern Ireland sent a strong message outside Northern Ireland Office to Hilary Benn to take back to The Labour Party. #WelfareCuts #Disability #Disabled #DisabledLife
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DPAC Northern Ireland Welfare Cuts Protest - BBC
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dpacni.bsky.social @dpacni.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
#WelfareNotWarfare Yesterday DPAC Northern Ireland sent a strong message outside Northern Ireland Office to Hilary Benn to take back to The Labour Party. #WelfareCuts #Disability #Disabled #DisabledLife
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DPAC Northern Ireland Welfare Cuts Protest - UTV
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