It has been an awesome afternoon. I am just on my way home from a DPAC event: they chose Independence Day to protest against the closure of the independent living fund. While niether Lyn nor I receive ILF – our support system is a bit complecated – i see it as vital that I show solidarity. Disabled people need to unite against the cuts: cuts which, one way or another effect us all; cuts imposed by a Tory government which does not care who it hurts. Indeed this afternoon a reply from Esther McVey was read out and never have I heard a more arrogant and condescending piece of writing. Her patronising ‘we know best’ attitude was sickening. She implied institutions were suitable for some.

Thus I return home hot and angry. Yet I also feel a deep pride: pride for my fellow protesters, who united to fight against this opression; and who, briefly this afternoon, blocked a road and brought parliament square to a standstill!