MBE Turned down

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.