MBE Turned down

SwiftFox

The head of a leading disability rights charity turned down an MBE in the New Year Honours over what she described as the "simply intolerable" situation facing disabled people in the UK.

Tressa Burke, chief executive of the Glasgow Disability Alliance, was recognised by the prime minister for her services to people with disabilities.

But in a letter to the Cabinet Office, posted on X, external, she condemned policy changes in November's Budget, including cuts to the Motability scheme.

BBC Scotland News approached the Cabinet Office for comment but was told it did not comment on individual honours.

Catherine21

Wow is this in 2025

SwiftFox

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1093291#Comment_1093291

Think it was yesterday Catherine

Chris75_

I am always stunned that so many are willing to accept them, I mean 'British Empire', what's that all about? ( I couldn't believe it when a certain 'Tiswas' accepted a knighthood, especially where his parents came from).

Well done Ms Burke.

Catherine21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1093317#Comment_1093317

God to know people still have morals and genuinely care