Spring Statement Discussion (link to documents here)
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many are worried and rightly so but please remember nothing is set in stone yet, and there will be push back and if when time comes it does happen you will have an option of going to a tribunal of some sort and try to appeal it.
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Labour will never get in in Scotland again IMO. They’ll lose many seats at the next Scottish Parliament elections and be replaced by SNP and Greens.
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So as someone who currently gets LCWRA, so existing claimants, my payment won't be cut? So sorry for making you repeat yourself, I'm just really tired and confused with all of this
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Hi all. Just wanted to let you know I've added a link to the Spring Statement documents in the initial discussion post. 🙂
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I’m not a huge fan of the Greens myself as I feel they want unrelatistic policies which would affect the entire economy without things in place instead.
If the SNP do take over UC/ESA benefits that would be great.
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I agree, unfortunately they are not going to back down one bit. They are determined and being pig headed to get this through no matter what ( for the good of the working tax payers haha ) They will intentionally avoid any discussions around this simply because they want working folk out there to agree with anything that cuts benefits. They definitely and desperately want to curie favour. Unless this is overturned via the judicial system it will happen, I can see it coming.
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Yes, you are protected until 2029/2030 before any changes will take place as an existing recipient of LCWRA.
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Labour clearly don't care what they're doing, 800,000 will lose their PIP entitlement and then below, how is any of this legal?
So, it looks like reassessments are going to be particularly targeted on pregnancy, cancer and substantial risk.
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Ah okay thank you so much for confirming! Hopefully, these changes get taken to court or ruled out. It's despicable
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Who else saw Reeves' response to Jeremy Corbyn? Disgraceful to say the least
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There will be MP's fighting against the changes, but I don't think the numbers exist to defeat the government. House of Lords is like to present much tougher opposition for the government. These changes cannot become law without both houses giving its approval of the final bill.
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These changes being challenged in court is basically an absolute certainty.
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So sorry you went through that and now having this illness. When anyone challenges her, kendell or starmer they keep trying to justify 16 to 24 year old. But not addressing the inhuman cuts to those with disabilities. I hope there is a rebellion in the party and they back down. Notice she never mentioned about not stopping the 19 billion to the chagos island. If its about slavery that happened hundreds of years ago. Then milliband should look at the solar panels made in China which the Muslims are slaves and treated terribly but I.read he wants the clause taken put that not profiteering from slavery so the eco nut can do his projects
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Another thing is how Labour keep saying that PIP in an unemployment benefit, they are doing that on purpose because they know PIP isn't an unemployment benefit.
This government is a charade of lying connivers.
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Thank you very much, it's just too upsetting now to contemplate with all the disdain and contempt shown to us all. I do appreciate your kind words though.
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No what did she say
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Following on from the Spring Statement today I know I am echoing what others say; I am absolutely shocked and, more importantly, concerned at the attitude of this "Government".
Just my thoughts (and not conspiracy theory type stuff) - I honestly wonder if they are actually looking to kill off a huge number of society.
From my own situation I do not have four points on any descriptor on the Daily Living Element of PIP. I have twos and threes on several.
Watching the analysis following the statement - they were saying that we will have to attend a qualified clinician regarding our particular health conditions to get their opinion.
From my own personal experience regarding the spinal disease and injuries, it took months (and I was lucky it was only months) to get any sort of treatment at a major London Hospital - and I chased them too. I have now been discharged because they have categorically told me there is nothing more they can do.
I also have other conditions as a result of some of the drugs they gave me for the bone disease. I also have Crohn's, which is reasonably well controlled for six weeks out of every eight - however limited mobility and Crohn's don't go well together. I'm sorry if that's TMI; however we have to be honest about what we deal with.
Add to this the general older age issues creeping in (I'm in my 60s but years off being able to claim State Pension).
I must admit (and I hope this brings a little smile to people on this discussion) I did have a bit of a laugh when they were banging on about all these jobs in the construction industry.
Let's all pitch up there with our wheelchairs and mobility equipment then. 🤬- what a load of old rubbish they talk. They really have NO clue.
In fact, I'm actually tempted to apply for one of these construction jobs (when they are created). I'll be at least 63 then…. and disabled.
I have resigned myself to the face that I will never get to 70 years old and I will die in poverty if these reforms are passed.
No apologies for the vent - this is the only place I can go to where people really understand. Thank you for reading.
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The NHS were amazing especially during the covid pandemic. I watched the itvx drama on it. I find it disgusting how people are treated having the effect of covid. My joints are terrible since I caught it in late 2022, and my joint hypermobility syndrome got so bad I had to give up work.
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From November 2026 OBR says that 32% of claimants will lose PIP Daily Living component, due to the 4 point rules. So that’s not only 1.5 million PIP claimants but also potentially 1.5 million Carers Allowance recipients who will lose C.A !
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so there saying you are protected until 2029/2030 before any changes will take place as an existing recipient of LCWRA.?
They will just stop people’s pip from November 2026 to get round it no doubt
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