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collegeoptomuk.bsky.social
Party conference season gave us an important opportunity to champion the role of optometrists across the political spectrum.

We attended the Reform, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Green Party & Conservatives party conferences, promoting messages from our Manifesto for England https://coptom.uk/3VC9ze8
A six-panel collage about The College of Optometrists’ party conference activity. It shows the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, alongside members of the College policy team at Reform UK, Liberal Democrats, Labour, Green Party and Conservative conference backdrops. Visible text includes “REFORM UK”, “Liberal Democrats”, “@LibDems”, “LibDems.org.uk”, “#LDConf”, “Labour”, “GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE”, “REAL HOPE. REAL CHANGE” and “CPC26”.
October 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Transport industry managers are failing to budget for access to be embedded from the start of major projects because of the lack of national accessibility standards, a meeting at this week’s Conservative party conference has heard.
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/national-acc...
National accessibility standards are crucial for addressing transport barriers, Tories hear at conference
Transport industry managers are failing to budget for access to be embedded from the start of major projects because of the lack of national accessibility standards, a meeting at this week’s Conser…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The Conservative party has refused to explain why it blocked Disability News Service from receiving its press releases at its annual conference, and why it refuses to answer questions on disability-related policy.
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tories-discr...
Tories discriminate against disabled editor by blocking DNS from receiving key information at conference
The Conservative party has refused to explain why it blocked Disability News Service (DNS) from receiving its press releases at its annual conference, and why it refuses to answer questions on disa…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
An accessible transport expert was left stuck in mid-air on an unsafe platform lift for over an hour at this week’s #Conservative conference, just after the party’s own disability group admitted access was not a priority for the Tories.
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/access-failu...
Access failures at Tory conference leave wheelchair-user suspended in mid-air for more than an hour
An accessible transport expert was left stuck in mid-air on an unsafe platform lift for over an hour at this week’s Conservative conference, just after the party’s own disability group admitted acc…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
drlukeevans.org.uk
Really good to round off #CPC26 on Tuesday with a panel on men's health following the publication of the Men's Health Strategy.

Many of you will know I've been calling for a Minister for Men and Boys, so this was an opportunity to share an update on my work over the past few months.
October 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
adaloveslace.eurosky.social
This provides more context to Kemi Badenoch's inheritance tax exemption for family homes. Many voters who would benefit are actually in Labour and Liberal Democrat constituencies.

#CPC26 #bbcAQ #UKpolitics
One in five pensioner households could face inheritance tax
Our model finds one in five pensioner households could face inheritance tax from April 2027. Explore the constituency map and its potential electoral impact.
taxpolicy.org.uk
October 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
A Tory shadow minister has said that accusing parents of “gaming the system” to secure support for their disabled children is “populist BS”, just hours after his leader accused many disabled adults of doing exactly that when claiming benefits.
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/shadow-minis...
Shadow minister says parents don’t ‘game’ SEND system… but Kemi says disabled adults do ‘game’ the benefits system
A Tory shadow minister has said that accusing parents of “gaming the system” to secure support for their disabled children is “populist BS*”, just hours after his leader accused many disabled adult…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM
johnpring.bsky.social
The Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary may finally have accepted that spending on social security is not “out of control”, just as her party says it wants to cut more than £36 billion a year from the “welfare” budget.
#CPC26 #Conservatives
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/whately-appe...
Whately appears to agree social security spending is not spiralling after all… as Tories plan £36 billion-a-year cuts
The Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary may finally have accepted that spending on social security is not “out of control”, just as her party says it wants to cut more than £36 billion …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
tarafurlong.bsky.social
Done.

Over 200 pages of political events at CPC26 in Birmingham this week - a wonderfully intensive few days. Not least with the local team.
October 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
tarafurlong.bsky.social
Done.

Over 200 pages of political events at CPC26 in Birmingham this week - a wonderfully intensive few days. Not least with the local team.
October 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Tories discriminate against disabled editor by blocking DNS from receiving key information at conference
#CPC26 #Discrimination
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tories-discr...
Tories discriminate against disabled editor by blocking DNS from receiving key information at conference
The Conservative party has refused to explain why it blocked Disability News Service (DNS) from receiving its press releases at its annual conference, and why it refuses to answer questions on disa…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
National accessibility standards are crucial for addressing transport barriers, Tories hear at conference
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/national-acc...
National accessibility standards are crucial for addressing transport barriers, Tories hear at conference
Transport industry managers are failing to budget for access to be embedded from the start of major projects because of the lack of national accessibility standards, a meeting at this week’s Conser…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Access failures at Tory conference leave wheelchair-user suspended in mid-air for more than an hour
#CPC26 #ICC
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/access-failu...
Access failures at Tory conference leave wheelchair-user suspended in mid-air for more than an hour
An accessible transport expert was left stuck in mid-air on an unsafe platform lift for over an hour at this week’s Conservative conference, just after the party’s own disability group admitted acc…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Shadow minister says parents don’t ‘game’ SEND system… but Kemi says disabled adults do ‘game’ the benefits system
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/shadow-minis...
Shadow minister says parents don’t ‘game’ SEND system… but Kemi says disabled adults do ‘game’ the benefits system
A Tory shadow minister has said that accusing parents of “gaming the system” to secure support for their disabled children is “populist BS*”, just hours after his leader accused many disabled adult…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM
johnpring.bsky.social
Whately appears to agree social security spending is not spiralling after all… as Tories plan £36 billion-a-year cuts
#CPC26
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/whately-appe...
Whately appears to agree social security spending is not spiralling after all… as Tories plan £36 billion-a-year cuts
The Conservative shadow work and pensions secretary may finally have accepted that spending on social security is not “out of control”, just as her party says it wants to cut more than £36 billion …
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
October 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
curiauk.bsky.social
“Government doesn’t make AI – businesses, you guys, make AI.”

At #CPC26, Shadow Science, Innovation, and Technology Minister Dr Ben Spencer MP urged businesses to shape Conservative AI policy. Can industry insight translate into a credible plan for growth politicsuk.substack.com/p/businesses...
Businesses Urged to Help Shape AI Policy at Conservative Party Conference
Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, called on AI businesses at Conservative Party Conference to help shape Conservative policy & turn Britain’s technological strengths into growth.
politicsuk.substack.com
October 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
imincorrigible.bsky.social
Their "golden rule" says half of all savings must be used to pay down the deficit.

So £71bn of cuts buys at most £35.5bn of tax cuts.

That is £71bn of pain for £35.5bn of giveaways, and it assumes every single cut is delivered.

#bbcwato #wato #PolticsLive #CPC26
October 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM
adaloveslace.eurosky.social
Home builders are a big part of the economy.

Badenoch's policy doesn't help home builders or the economy to grow.

#CPC26 #bbcPM
October 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
boldrex.bsky.social
Tories talking about the soul. That's rich #CPC26
October 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
imincorrigible.bsky.social
For the sake of all that is fucking holy, IHT is not taxed on wealth that "has been taxed already".

Will someone please push back in this utter ignorance!

#bbcpm #CPC26
imincorrigible.bsky.social I Am Incorrigible @imincorrigible.bsky.social · 5d
"It's double taxation!"

Taxed on what?

Income tax hits what you earn; IHT hits what you're handed.

The heir paid £0 on the windfall. By that logic VAT on taxed wages and stamp duty on taxed savings are outrages too.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM
imincorrigible.bsky.social
Tories: "We found £71 billion of savings"

Get Tae fuck.

#bbcpm #CPC26
October 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
andrewcrines.bsky.social
A few thoughts on #Kemi #Badenoch's battle of ideas outlined at the Conservatives Party Conference earlier! Put simply, she sets out her plans to take the fight to #Labour on key issues vis-a-vis defence, economy, welfare, and taxation! Enjoy! theconversation.com/kemi-badenoc... #CPC26
Kemi Badenoch is gearing up for a ‘battle of ideas’ with Labour
She said the next general election would be between Labour and the Conservatives.
theconversation.com
October 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
drlukeevans.org.uk
This is what it looks like from the stage view at one of the auditorium's at #cpc26
October 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
duncanexley.bsky.social
Would only benefit the wealthiest 5% (with the costs of it met by the rest of us) and further entrench inherited inequality.

Absolutely toxic to social mobility

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...

#CPC26
Badenoch says Tories would scrap inheritance tax on family homes and allow couples to leave extra £1m
The leader of the opposition says the changes would mean the number of families paying inheritance tax would "fall by more than half".
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
seb2024.bsky.social
People love Paddington Bear, don't they? #cpc26 #BadEnoch
adambienkov.bsky.social Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 5d
Kemi Badenoch labels Andy Burnham a 'Paddington Bear Prime Minister'. What is that even supposed to mean?
October 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM