LABOUR PROVE THAT THEY ARE THE PARTY OF HATE

BY KICKING BARNSLEY'S DISABLED WORKERS IN THE TEETH!

BARNSLEY'S disabled workforce was given a double blow yesterday by the news of two closures.

The occupational skills unit at the Bondfield Centre has been axed and the government has approved plans to shut Remploy's Dodworth furniture factory.

The Wombwell skills unit teaches horticultural, maintenance, metalwork and retail skills to people with learning disabilities. Most of its work will be handed over to other units.

The council and Primary Care Trust have admitted the relocation will cause distress, but maintain the move is for the overall good of the learning disability service.

Staff at the Bondfield Centre were too upset to talk about the changes. Bosses will ask 39 disabled workers on the Fall Bank industrial estate to move to Sheffield or accept help in finding work in mainstream employment.

Although Remploy says the debate is over, Barnsley West and Penistone MP, Mick Clapham is not prepared to give up yet.

He understands ministers may give a reprieve if turnover can be improved before the government's new funding regime begins in April. Mr Clapham said, "There is no guarantee but at least we have that window of opportunity."

Whilst Clapham's hate filled government is busy kicking the disabled in the teeth, Barnsley BNP believes that Remploy employees should be helped by this government not sacked. These people should be given credit as they have shown courage in overcoming their disabilities to lead useful working lives. Something that many welfare bums who have nothing wrong with them have never done in their lives!