UNISON's General Secretary, Christina McAnea, addressed the Disabled Members' Conference 2025 in Liverpool, emphasizing the need for ministers to revert to core Labour principles.
“The harsh austerity policies of successive Conservative governments had a devastating impact on disabled people across the country.”
McAnea criticized the Conservative government's portrayal of disabled people as "undeserving" and highlighted the increase in hostility towards them. She expressed disappointment with the current Labour government, stating that promises to improve working people's lives have not been fulfilled.
Author's summary: Labour ministers must return to core principles.