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Cumbria police pledge over hate crime campaign
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[News & Star] - David Congdon, Mencap's head of campaigns and policy, said police response to disability hate crime was getting better. “But some are still failing to support victims of disability hate crime,” he added. “Through the 'Stand By Me campaign' we want to
Guardian: Benefit cuts are fuelling abuse of disabled people, say charities
[The Guardian] - David Congdon, head of policy at Mencap, said the charity feared where this could lead. "We are concerned that this narrative of benefit scroungers or fakers connected to the welfare reform bill does risk stigmatising all people with a disability," he
Google News: Fenton swimmers continue strong start
[Fenton Tri County Times] - The 200 medley relay team of David Congdon, Macklin, Alex Chase and Aaron Summers (1:54.87) also won. Five other Tigers earned individual firsts. They were Bryant in the 100 butterfly (24.85), Andreski in the 100 freestyle (55.34), Mike Banner in the
What a twit! Councillor suspended after branding disabled protesters 'retards ...
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[Daily Mail] - David Congdon, head of campaigns and policy at Mencap, said: 'It is very disappointing when people in the public eye use words of this type, which can cause offence to disabled people and perpetuate discriminatory attitudes. 'We are pleased Hull City
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