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Green Paper Related Discussions - Contributions Based ESA and Insurance
This discussion was created from comments split from: Green Paper and Benefits Reform Updates.
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Green Paper Related Discussions - Will it be a money bill?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Green Paper and Benefits Reform Updates.
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Hello! Tumble here! Wanna see the spiel I sent to my MP on May 10 this year? I had to, babies!
Here we go. I know it's a lot, but I hope it sums it up. Can't tell the difference between this new lot and the old bunch. Hold tight! Feel free to circulate! (Sent to "dear MP" type person and yeah, I do not expect an answer but you never know): I write the following, with no malice and certainly no intent to cause…
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HS2 - What to do about ?
HS2 is going to cost a ridiculous £100 billion by the time it is up and running ! What should be done about it ? Would the money have been better spent on other things - what ? Can the country afford this for a short length (not even into central London) of higher speed rail line to Birmingham ?
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Liz Kendall
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80k8v4043vo
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The Government Spending Review Announcement June 2025
The spending review was announced by Rachel Reeves on the 11th June 2025 setting out the budgets for Government departments for the upcoming years. There were many area's highlighted within this announcement; Border security Business Defence Devolution Education and Schools Energy Housing NHS Police Technology and Science…
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Winter Fuel Payments Eligibility Change
It's just been announced that the eligibility threshold for Winter Fuel Payments has been raised to include anyone over State Pension age with an income of up to £35,000. The government say this will mean that around 75% of pensioners in England and Wales will now benefit from the payment. Scotland and Northern Ireland…
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BBC Radio 5 Live disability discussion on NOW
… Sunday 01:00-04:00 Programme Hosted by Laura McGhie One of 4 topics is ‘attitudes towards disabled people’ and so far every call has been on this subject. It’s a great show for anyone who struggles to sleep and keeps your brain occupied instead of worrying!
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EVIDENCE from 2019
Ten Years of the Work Capability Assessment — [Sir Henry Bellingham in the Chair]Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:53 pm on 24 April 2019. 2:53, 24 April 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Henry. I reiterate the congratulations to my hon. Friend Laura Pidcock on an excellent speech,…
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welfare reform act 2025/ cuts to disability benefits and the fight against this cruelty
Hi Milan, Thank you for signing our petition against benefit cuts, Milan. An incredible 100,000 of you have now added your name 🎉 You’re making it harder and harder for Government to ignore us. The petition has already made the Government start to listen. We must keep this pressure up so they understand cutting benefits…
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The Cost of Cuts
Right now, the government is considering changes to disability benefits. But for millions of disabled people, these benefits are a lifeline. They are the difference between surviving and being pushed deeper into poverty. Life costs a lot more when you’re disabled. Needing more financial support is not a choice. Disabled…
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please sign this petition for a vote of no confidence in Starmers govt
A Vote of No Confidence in Keir StarmerTo: The UK Parliament, Members of the House of Lords, and His Majesty the King We, the undersigned, call for a Public Vote of No Confidence in the current Labour Government. We express our profound disappointment in Keir Starmer's leadership and Cabinet.It is unacceptable that the…
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Contacting my local MP to support benefits for disabled
Hi I used the letter that scope did to contact my local labour MP , I received a letter back but not sure what to do with it , if scope wanted it , I don't know what to do with it
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Can someone who has recently lost their hearing apply for PIP?
Hello everyone 😃 I am asking on behalf of someone who lives in my building who has fairly recently lost their hearing after falling over and banging the back of their head. They found out that they always had an inherited ear bone that was fused so their hearing was never that good to begin with and with this fall, the…
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Nasty Attack on Disability Awful man
https://www.youtube.com/live/ll4ym5jkfj0?si=hrcNR4qCfduRdacR
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More misinformation from The Telegraph
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More misinformation from the telegraph reporter
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/22/some-people-on-benefits-are-faking-it-welfare-economy-uk/
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Taking the Pip! A campaign organised by over 100 deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent celebrities
What is Taking The PIP? (Below is copied from the website) "We are #TakingThePIP, a campaign led by deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) public figures. We have come together to speak out against the UK government’s inhumane proposal to cut disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the…
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Unsure about my PIP will be affected
I'm 64. Awarded ongoing pip last year. Enhanced both parts. So, if the Green Paper changes come to fruition how soon would I be reassessed. I am due light touch review in 9 years. Presumably that won't happen if the changes go ahead. Finally, if I need to claim state benefits will this involve the planned new combined pip…
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Benefit reforms will probably cause a widespread societal crisis?
I was having a chat with ChatGPT and it seems that the reforms could have a very negative effect on society as a whole. I then got ChatGPT to write a short, clear statement summarizing these concerns, which maybe we could send to our MP's, council members, etc? Here it is: Subject: Concern About Proposed Disability Benefit…
