Upcoming changes to benefits
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Which Parliamentary constituency are you in? I'd say just write to your own MP though maybe word it differently depending on whether it is a Labour or SNP member.
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Read online or X that alot of the labour membership are against the cuts & one of blairs people is advising against it but you don't know whats real & not anymore
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Thanks. That's what I figured though faced with a government this clueless, I never rule anything out!
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If they carry on like this they certainly are. Attacking voters in your own constituencies is rarely a good move.
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No worries at all! You’re right, and so much of what they say is contradictory or worded almost purposefully confusing. (I have a theory that’s intentional…)
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Thanks for your reply. I'm in a Labour constituency.
I'm unsure what to write but I will look up some drafts and add my own personal touch to it. I need to be honest about how bad it would affect me financially and how much the worry is getting to me but I am scared it'll be seen as me just trying to guilt trip or be manipulative or something. I've never done this before and even feel the same when I go to the doctor in a crisis because there's just so much stigma around MH conditions and especially what I have - BPD/EUPD but this feels like life or death and not only for me but for countless thousands in The UK if these proposals came true so I have to say something even if makes no difference.
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You can only write to your own MP though right? My MP is not a Labour MP, Liberal Democrat who it seems oppose this already.
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I've been following events intensely (as I'm sure you all have) since the weekend. My anxiety disorder has gone into absolute overdrive. If any of the announcements are true...it is absolutely shocking. I can't quite believe what I'm reading at times.
All from a labour government and a prime minister who said the following in a big speech on 27th August 2024...
''But I will be honest with you.
There’s a budget coming in October.
and it’s going to be painful.
We have no other choice given the situation that we’re in.
So those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden.''
What happened to that idea?!
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Issue is what parties actually stand with the sick and disabled. Conservatives and Reform will support this. So you're left with Liberal Democrats, Greens, and SNP in Scotland, parties that can never win.
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There's a back lash from the public if you read comments on different media.
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I read a GB news article about the cuts earlier and even the comments there were largely critical of the govt!
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considering it's GB news that truly is a hopeful surprise
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Regardless of the potential devastation these measures will cause to people, the way this is being handled by Labour is utterly disgraceful. The shameful language, drip feeding and delaying is evidently causing severe distress to peoples mental health, my own included. Shame on them
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https://www.itv.com/news/2025-03-11/labour-mps-called-in-to-no10-for-talks-benefits-cuts-amid-growing-rebellion
This is on itv news today. Starmer meeting the ones who disagree with cuts twice this week.
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bullying people into doing as they're told, what a charmer he is
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I'm in the support group for UC/ESA and PIP and am terrified. I keep doom scrolling and panicking. My benefits are my only source of income that pay my bills, food etc and I live alone, so no one else is there to pick up the slack.
How have the govt sunk this low? Even Sunack had to back off this eventually. Why is Starmer so intent on going through this with PIP - it's not work related or is it just about how worthless disabled/sick people are who can't work are to them? I don't understand the motive. Do people think Starmer will be able to push this through?
Would the Lords/courts be any use whatsoever?
Also what's the obessession with 'young people' getting PIP for 'mild depression' like GPs and DWP hand out PIP like candy to someone who lost their gerbil six years ago (no offense to gerbils or gerbil lovers) - as is mental health isn't an actual thing? I seem to remember a 40 page doc, having multiple interviews and it not being quick or easy.
Also does anyone know if this is targeted at new claiments (not that that makes it excusable at all) or will I and others in support group loose money reguardless? They seem very, very keen to rip apart people specifically not fit for work.
I'm so, so scared., I keep ruminating and catastrophising. I was already scared I'd loose PIP at my next assessment in 2027 but maybe I won't even have to wait that long. Any advice for just trying to keep calm during this or ways we can protect ourselves if they go through with it? I feel worthless most days - I really don't need the govt shouting it.
The one slither of hope is that the public of all politicals swathes don't seem to like/support this, but when has that ever stopped a govt? I've contacted my MP but I doubt it'll matter. I feel so stupid. I actually voted for Labour. They aren't my prefered party but it was the only way to get the tories out in my area but now…I actually thought they would help at least a bit. Or simply not be as bad as the Tories.
Any advice for trying not to spiral right now or to cope/manage both before and after they take these benefits away?
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It's won't hurt to write to your MP whatever side they're on, I think. But Labour MPs need to be made aware that if this goes through, they can't win long term. They can't get back in by alienating their own constituencies.
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Don't worry about how it looks - I guarantee your MP will be getting lots of these letters as this progresses!
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I hope it was delayed cos they could be a good sign that they’re worried. They can’t control Dianne Abbott as she would stick her principles as would Jeremy Corbyn. I also really hope they stick to their guns on this. Even you you can imagine Starmer bullying them with removing the whip they must know that they risk losing their seat at the next election
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It’s hard to see who their voters could be . They’ve alienated everyone
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