Chris McCausland Delivers Channel 4 Christmas Message

Comedian Chris McCausland will deliver Channel 4's 2024 Alternative Christmas Message, advocating for an end to discrimination against disabled individuals. Recently crowned the first blind winner of Strictly Come Dancing, McCausland will use his speech to highlight the resilience and creativity of disabled people, starting with a humorous metaphor about mince pies to illustrate equality. He plans to address the government's Access to Work scheme, criticizing its backlog and stating that the current disability employment rate of 53% highlights systemic discrimination. McCausland acknowledges that while some discrimination may be necessary for safety, it is essential to strive for better treatment of marginalized groups. His speech will air on Christmas Day, following a tradition that dates back to 1993, providing an alternative perspective to the King's address.