Upcoming changes to benefits
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But even more damaging if they actually go ahead with the changes . They’ve never confirmed anything and MPs who were summoned to the meetings said they weren’t told anything. Even streeting denied knowing their plans . The leaks must of been discussed at the meeting surely ?
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Oh I didn't take any offense.
I'm just so sorry that you experienced that. X
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Good night all.
I hope you manage to get some sleep. X
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it’s just life isn’t ? I’ve been in day surgery and had wonderful care and laughed with my nurse all day . My most recent experience was amazing and certainly not the broken NHS I read about in msm.
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My degree was in MA Economics, and I thought this before any head bangs. It comes down to fractional reserve banking, that allows multi billionaires to control the economy by printing money based on few real assets in their favour, ie they can loan £98 based on a £2 deposit (there's no limit anymore I think) and then be able to print more funny money to buy people's assets on the cheap when the poor default. Only 5% of the UK is owned by private housing, most is owned by the government and gentry. The people in government may go in there with good intentions, but the high life and rich peoples bubbles turn them as bad. An MP in my city told officials she had a quote a 'fairly basic level of subsistence' according to The Telegraph. The way the benefits bill has rocketed shows something is not right, but until they identify and address the government has no right just to ad hoc attack and reduce the support. I also do think there's an issue with how mental is addressed in terms of benefits and treatment. Straight after my second head injury, I was hallucinating and had very distressing intrusive thoughts / sounds and in a really bad way, and ended up trying about 14 different anti depressants / anti psychotics with no beneficial effect and lots of negative effects… so much so I reckon they made me worse. Standard treatment for this type of thing unfortunately. During this time, I went from posh boy green welly uni to working as a builders mate, which worsened back issues. I have no idea if the suggestion of over awarding mental issues is true, but I had to get to the point of a medically observable neurological issues over time to get a proper award, on top of not claiming for 9 years as said, so something is very wrong with the rocketing claims in such a short time by my experience. For so many people to suddenly to become ill in such a short space of time is statistically odd.
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The leaks must of been discussed at the meeting surely ?
secretsquirrel, the leaks were discussed on last night's Newsnight. Guests included Ellen Clifford and Baroness Chakrabarti.
Tune in tonight for analysis of the Green Paper.
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Ellen Clifford interview on YouTube channel Ben Claimant 27 mins ago
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that’s what I mean . They know what the leaks said but deny knowing what’s in the green paper. If the leaks are correct it shows them all as liars especially streeting as he outright denied knowing what’s in the green paper
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I absolutely cannot sleep, I’m in turmoil over here. The anxiety has my mind racing. I’m worried sick that I will not be able to afford to stay in my home - the home i grew up in, my mother passed away in 23 and living here helps me feel close to her. The thought of having to leave is breaking my heart, I have young children. How do I clothe them, put shoes on their feet, I have no one to fall back on, not a single other family member.
no friends, no village - I have my husband but he to is unwell. He’s buried his head. The only other oerson I speak to is my support worker. I e lost my temper today and have the worst mum guilt. I could throw up. I’m rambling, I’m sorry - I’ve just no one else or nowhere else to go.1 -
If evevrryone now write to the king .din.t sit there and moan get ur pens moveing
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WRITE TO THE KING HERE THE ADDRESS ITS POINTLESS MOANING ON HERE AS SCOPE WILL NOT SUPPORT US
HERE THE ADDRESS
The Private Secretary to His Majesty The King
Buckingham palace
London
A dissolution is allowable, or necessary, whenever the wishes of the legislature are, or may fairly be presumed to be, different from the wishes of the nation." The monarch could force the dissolution of Parliament through a refusal of royal assent; this would very likely lead to a government resigning
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Bad News.
The Guardian is saying Wes Streeting, Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer are going full steam ahead with utterly savage and inhumane cuts to the Disabled Benefits. 😵
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/17/keir-starmer-to-unveil-drastic-disability-benefit-cuts-despite-opposition
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That article on Newsnight is a hit piece. Two eloquent and well dressed ladies with mental health issues who work is not reflective of many on PIP and UC. Not downplaying their condition but to the average Joe it's not a decent look.
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Exactly. I don't watch TV so listen to the radio, and the likes of LBC have been pushing for months now the concept of benefit scroungers on PIP. Today they were playing some wide boy on social media saying how to get a car on PIP. Rather than attacking the recipients, that guy should be dealt with. I really don't like some of the rumours, but if they cut for people in situations like yourself then that's outright bad, although they suggesting they protecting the most vulnerable.
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If this helps, this was on The BBC. But we should find out soon anyway.
"On Monday, Kendall insisted her planned changes would be fair, and ministers have said they will protect the most vulnerable.
In practice, this is likely to mean that those clearly unable to work will not face further reassessments of their condition, and will keep the entirety of their payments."
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I had no sleep last night with worry, my main concern is the lcwra if they cut this I don’t know how I will survive
Not long to know now
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Another sleepless night 😥
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what time will they be unveiling their plans?
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12.30 PM
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Hi @Autistic_Superpower I hope you don't mind me saying but do you know that The ME Association deals/advises with Long Covid now? They are very good and have a helpline too. I joined, think it was c 12.00 a year but you can still get help without joining (I have LC plus COPD too plus c 20 other health problems 😉 🙄).
Also Asthma and Lung UK have a helpline (used to be the British Lung Foundation) they've helped me before via their helpline whuch is staffed by Respiratory Nurses.
Finally, there are currently Anti-Viral trial being undertaken at the University of Derby for LC. They've put me on their database to potentially be included for their trial in 2026. If you want their details/email address please let me know and I'll post it.
I hope you have a good day and take care, all the best to you.
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