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'I'm Heidi, I'm not Down's syndrome'

The BBC's disability correspondent Nikki Fox talks to Tom, Heidi and James, who have Down's syndrome, about a proposed new law.

The bill, introduced by Conservative MP Liam Fox, aims to ensure people with Down's syndrome received the care they need all their lives.

26 November 2021

Down's syndrome

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Northern Ireland

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Woman in wheelchair called 'odd shape' by doctor

Lloyd Martin

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Members of the theatre group on stage

'I wouldn't speak, now I can't shut up'

Lloyd with his hand on the track ready to start running

Anything's possible - Down's syndrome marathoner

Ellis Palmer on his handcycle on the Lune Valley greenway

Cycle path transformation to become more accessible

Sally and Olly Phillips

Actor Sally Phillips 'so upset' by son's treatment

Frontman Alex James, of the Alex James Band, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and uses an electric wheelchair

Wheelchair frontman campaigns for disabled musicians

Kaden does a Spider-Man pose with his bionic arm

Boy born with one hand gets Spider-Man bionic arm

Twins

Conjoined twins overjoyed with custom-made fashion

Jack Reeve

Disabled man hopes for wedding day Brummie accent

Birmingham & Black Country

Lindsay Hoyle dragged by both arms

Watch: Moment Speaker dragged to Commons chair

In a traditional part of the process, the successful candidate pretends to be reluctant to take up the role.

Correspondent Ben Chu

Quick take on Labour's energy plan

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Political party leaders have been out and about campaigning ahead of the general election.

Keir Starmer

I want the highest quality candidates - Starmer

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Carla Denyer

Greens launch campaign target of 'at least four' MPs

The Green Party of England and Wales launch their election campaign in Bristol.

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Labour candidate says she's been blocked from standing

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Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak tells Chris Mason: Yes, I am changing minds

The PM tells the BBC's political editor he is "thoroughly enjoying" himself out meeting voters in the election campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer wearing a suit and a brown tie

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Keir Starmer

Starmer pleased Rayner has been 'vindicated'

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Nigel Farage

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Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer asked if there's a 'lack of enthusiasm' for Labour

Labour leader Keir Starmer is pressed on whether there's a perceived lack of enthusiasm for his party.

Rachel Reeves

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Rishi Sunak

Sunak 'disappointed' smoking ban bill did not get through

The PM says he "stepped up to do something that is bold" over his bid to phase out smoking.

Craig Mackinlay MP

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Craig Mackinlay says he was met by "a storm" of noise when he returned to the House of Commons

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Sir Keir Starmer

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