The SSP’s Executive Committee have agreed working to implement the One in Five Charter, becoming the third party in Scotland to do so. We are proud to show our continuing commitment to making politics accessible for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Sandra Webster, SSP co-national spokesperson and candidate for Paisley and Renfrewshire South in the 2015 General Election said:
“The last 12 months has transformed our politics with hundreds of thousands of ordinary people participating in our democracy. To continue with this level of participatory politics we have to ensure that politics is accessible for all.
“The SSP are delighted to unanimously support the One in Five campaign. Politics must be more accessible for people with disabilities and long term health conditions.
“Campaigns such as One in Five are essential if we want our democracy to flourish.”
Jamie Szymkowiak, founder of One in Five, says:
“ONE IN FIVE is a campaign to encourage, empower & increase political participation amongst disabled Scots. As one in five people of working age has a disability, we aspire to have political representation that reflects society.
“We are delighted that the SSP has signed up to our charter.”