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More from "The Guardian":
Minister refuses to say disability benefits for people unable to work won't be cut
Stephen Timms, the social security and disability minister, told MPs that the welfare reform plans being announced this week would be designed to help more people get off benefits into work. But some people would always be unable to work, he said, and “we are absolutely fully supporting them too”.
The Lib Dem MP Liz Jarvis asked about two constituents worried about the cuts. Could Timms assure them that disability benefits for people unable to work would not be cut?
Timms replied:
I am concerned about the level of anxiety that has been around over recent weeks … and I’m sad that that has happened, and that people have been concerned.
But the system was failing people it was supposed to help, he said. He said that, when Jarvis saw the proposals, she would see they were designed to address this
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Another great alternative Workers Party ☺
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I honestly feel that at the end of it all, people that cannot work and are too disabled to do so, will NOT be forced to work and WILL be protected
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That's concerning. Am I understanding this wrong or does that sound like that part has already gone through and will definitely be happening?
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ah no problem and i respect your views being an old cowman i prefer the herd immunity approach myself
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I’m sorry, I am just feeling so alone and the constant pain every day does take its toll on me. Very emotional and I apologise for writing such things.
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I'm drowning. Today so scared
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Well said. Yes. I've just switched off the news and put on Dr Who. Trouble is the Daleks seem quite reasonable in comparison. lol. I'm only kidding. But yes, best to wait and see and avoid leaks and rumours.
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"The net result is likely to be significant changes to Personal Independence Payments, aiming to reduce eligibility for the highest levels of payments, especially among those of working age with mental illness."
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Oh that made me laugh re 🐄 🤣. There is a scientific reason for that, I guarantee I'll get a migraine from a storm (too windy) or a thunderstorm too. I can't remember the name of it but it's a change in the air/wind pressure affects my blood pressure. I normally would be able to explain this without trouble 🙄 it's a wonder I don't get a migraine from my eye rolling.
I was mistakenly diagnosed with coeliac disease 2 years ago, went on a very expensive gluten free diet for two months then told its not coeliac.
I'm on the BRAT diet too often than is good for my mind (banana, rice, apple sauce and dried toast) and have done many fasts (24 to 36 hrs).
I hope you do not have to wait too long for your intolerance testing.
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thank you 🙏
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I understand that and thank you - I respect yours too. I hope you've recovered as very best you can Michael from your strokes 🙏
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According to the Serbian press, as I recall, USAID and MI6 tried to implement this practice in their interests in the elections in Serbia and Russia to weaken the positions of the ruling parties. You invented the wheel).
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What happens if I am unable to work due to my health?
If you genuinely cannot work, you may still qualify for support. However, you may be asked to engage in work-related activities to prove ongoing eligibility."
Oh that's a good one . Once you engage you will be told your disability doesn't hold you back from work so no support
I told ya they want to completely faze out welfare state.
Give more to their rich chums
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I have the following:
CTLA-4
Encephalitis
Epilepsy
Diabetes (T1)
Underactive Thyroid
Pernicious Anaemia
Anosmia
FND (functional neurological disorder)
I want to work but majority of days I just need to recharge from the little activity I did the day or days before. It causes me to sleep in the day too
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I’m sorry for posting this in case it’s upsetting for people to read — it’s not anything we don’t already know, but it might be helpful to read it directly from the source and not from out of context quotes elsewhere.
Labour MP David Williams, referencing his constituent who was "badly let down by a flawed PIP assessment", asks what steps will be taken to ensure people are treated with fairness and dignity, and given the support they need.
Kendall says treating people with dignity and respect is at "the heart of the government's plans".
She adds that she regularly meets disabled people who are denied the chance of work.
"That is what we want to put right, to make sure that the social security system is there for those who need it - not just now, but for years to come," she adds.
She adds that she regularly meets disabled people who are denied the chance of work.ITS NOT ABOUT WORK!? ITS ABOUT PIP. PIP IS NOT AN OUT OF WORK BENEFIT. Is she genuinely stupid???
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but Kendall’s the the dwp minster isn’t she ? How can she not play a part in the green paper? So what someone from reeves or starmers office leak information to the itv and the guardian but don’t tell Kendall. Right now my brain fogs bad and this stress is making it worse but so maybe I getting this wrong. It’s like streeting also denied knowledge of the cuts .
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Green Party MP Sian Berry says the government's "active trailing of welfare cuts has generated genuine fear".
She asks if Kendall will apologise for this and reassure the public that benefit changes will not take place this year.
Labour MP Stephen Timms, responds, saying he recognises that there has been a "good deal of anxiety".
"I regret that that has occurred," he says, adding that the proposals will soon become clear and that he thinks Berry will welcome them.
So he can’t even say sorry?How can they live with themselves?
Edited: he also said he’s “concerned” and “sad” — well that’s okay then! 🙄
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Starmer may be a human rights lawyer, but he does not give a **** about upholding human rights. The way his governemnt are enabling abuse against disabled people, trans people, Muslims, Palestinians in Gaza and many other demographics shows this.
He also knows most people believe that all politicians are bad, so can take advantage of that erroneous logic.
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Oh Martin we know exactly how you feel god I'm in teats this is so unfair tomorrow may be better than we think we been left for months so the worry is unimaginable we are tired worn down don't give into emotions it's fear the unknown is crippling pls pls hold in there we are all here let's take day by day how are you now be good idea if you let's us now later or tomorrow how you are fear is a very very powerful scary feeling give yourself time to come down from it all hopefully tomorrow we will get some sort of idea peace much love big hugs your not alone ❤️
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