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I haven't mentioned DLA/PIP!
DLA/PIP proposals had and have nothing to do with crippling ESA reforms already implemented!!!
"If you believe past activism has been futile.." - I haven't said it was futile. I said that national outrage died down until Labour returned to power 🤔
I have told you what needs to be done, PDQ. The 2011 AMENDED ESA regulations and the 2012 Welfare Reform Act need to be revisited by someone else on this forum.
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OOh really what jobs did people have to do
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I hear you god the thought of it
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I feel the same cannot worry anymore god at least dont wake up with the gut crushing fear i wouldnt wish that on anybody oh ok maybe then I would love for them to feel fear proper fear where you are to scared to open your eyes to scared to listen to anything as it sends your heart rate so high pure panic vulnerability anguish torment a feeling of doom and that feeling lasting for months no matter what people say the feeling won't go you fall asleep eventually to wake up to it again I think the hardest part most of us wasn't expecting such appalling treatment from labour vile vile never to be forgiven ever because they really have treated us so bad and genuinely wanted the worst for us anyways I'm not as scared as I was and whatever fate will come we will battle it some amazing people fighting for us and we are doing our part also keep fighting people and don't let them grind us down thier doing everything wrong
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She's so aggressive but they are not intelligent or they don't care how they come across but your right need to act now with court cases that's why labour leaving everything till last minute it's truly sickening how thier acting they need pulling up big time
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I agree from moments of feeling OK to the thoughts is this really happening it's true under tories I didn't feel as oppressed with labour it's 24/7 I say one minute and write big statements I'm ok I've got this and then a big low I'm trying find ways of survival I would have to rent a room out and pay rent out of it and live on noting I say that but couldn't bare to live with some stranger
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Im on my own too your not alone we are all in this together I'm sure they can't legally get away with this the worry Is are they pushing this in behind our backs god who would think we'd be saying this in the works 6th riches country the face of politics has changed its so corrupt like 3rd world country's money stays at top
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100 percent !!
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I've got 16 case numbers sent to mp every thing on benefit cuts and two voicemails got an email saying they get 1000 cases a day and my area is the 4th busiest whatever that means ok I send more what getting paid all that money for respond !!
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I think because they have damaged most of uk workers elderly farmers mums kids going hungry that alot of people are on to them if they came in doing good things keeping people sweet might of had a chance but showed themselves to soon they are terrible actors Liz kendell puts bitter tough stance Rachel Reeves exterminate exterminate kier starmer asked a question answer totally different answer ! Oh how he was smiling about a theme park do you know I really really believe they are trying so hard for civil unrest I'm convinced they sit around a table and say what can we do to cause uproar then that would take attention off them and bam laws passed every minute they are plotting our demise those three so badly want to boost they where the ones who changed the system after other governments trying for years I'm not scared anymore as I see them digging deeper everyday not very intelligent are they ? Thankgod we have intelligent people on here and law firms helping
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Signed so with over 80 mps against let's say will they still go ahead as tories will definitely agree on this ?
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This is so true. The majority of employed disabled people not in the public sector work for themselves. It's the only way we can reliably accommodate ourselves.
All the more reason to oppose the Tories shrinking the state.
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And they will have thier own health assessments instead if getting fit note go to them we'll they have just taken over nhs what will be the future of doctors AI ??
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But I had review 2021 for esa and was ok
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Thanks for your message. See this news👇🏼
Even the The UN committee criticised Labour for failing to address “income inequality or reducing poverty,” which hamper “the progressive realisation of economic, social and cultural rights.’’ Starmer, Reeves and Kendall seem to take a sadistic glee in attacking the disabled through the platforms of the Tory media using ultra right-wing rags such as The Telegraph and Sun to stigmatise the sick and disabled.
(Morning Star News,March 26,2025)
They’re pure evil.I do not think anyone can stand them!
They love to yap but can’t stand being challenged—and that says it all! Honestly, how can anyone throw a whole country into chaos and still pretend they’re doing good? It’s shameful.
But more importantly, I’m so glad to hear you’re no longer feeling scared. That’s a huge step, and you should be proud. 👏👏Many of us felt the same—I was in shock for nearly two weeks after those proposals dropped. But like you, I’ve turned that fear into fight.
As you and many others have said , let’s keep lifting each other up and standing strong against these sham proposals . We’ve found our voice, and we’re not backing down at any cost.
Catherine,It honestly made my day to see you in such positive spirits. Keep that momentum going and ignore the noise. We’ve got this.
Best Wishes 🤗
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I thought the reassessments weren't starting until April or after April next year? That's what it says in the PDF for the Spring Statement on point 13 under 'Reforming welfare to get Britain working' .
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You have mentioned some really interesting stuff and exactly how I think, but I think if Tories have any sense they will vote against the cuts , they need to show their voters that they care even if they don't . If I were the opposition I'd be saying 'lets all vote against these cuts so we can gain back the voters we lost '
That's just how i see it .
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Hey again Juls,
Your words, as always, feel like a warm hand on the shoulder in the middle of this storm we’re all trying to weather. Honestly, I’ve also been really struggling lately with relentless neuropathic pain, so hearing such kind and uplifting words about me truly means a lot. Thank you.🤗
You constantly remind us that connection, even in a digital space like this, can be a lifeline.( “Transformational Support”- as said by you)
I came across an inspiring article in The Guardian—“A weakness can become your biggest strength”, featuring 26 brilliant disabled women.
A quote by Rosie Jones(Comedian) really stood out:
“Having a disability is not a disadvantage; it’s a different perspective… sometimes a weakness can become our biggest strength.”
That hit home. And honestly, it echoed what you’ve been saying here all along. The strength we draw from each other, especially in moments like these, is what makes this community so powerful.
Anne Begg’s (Former MP)words also stuck with me-about the struggle to be heard, especially as disabled people in a world that too often tries to silence or sideline us. And this dreadful Pathways to Work green paper? It’s a textbook example of that. Designed to confuse, divide, and demoralise. But despite the chaos they tried to create, what happened instead? We found each other. We got louder. We got sharper. We got organised.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: fighting is better than freezing. And we’re doing it not in isolation, but as one voice. You, Juls, have helped lead that charge-constantly reminding people they matter, that their voices count, and that they’re not alone. That’s no small thing.
You’ve also been there for me when I felt tempted to just take the easier route-to be quiet and let things happen. But that’s not an option for me , not when so many of us are being targeted and left behind. You helped me find my feet again when the ground felt shaky.
But this isn’t just about us-it’s about all of us. To the many amazing members of the Scope community, including our campaign team, who’ve been holding the line, sharing insights, supporting one another, and staying steady even when the winds of political spin from this ruthless government tried to knock us over—you’re the reason this forum works. You’ve kept the light on for others. And that’s how change begins.
And speaking of sparks-I’ve got to shout out @MW123.That post you shared about how people’s voices have actually overturned decisions, even forced U-turns? That was a shot of pure motivation. You helped switch that light back on for many of us. Thank you for that jolt of truth and hope. It truly revived me.
The battle is still very much on-but we’ve got momentum, we’ve got community, and we’ve got each other. And when this is over? Maybe we’ll have more than just a victory—we’ll have a reason to celebrate (I vote cake. Or a party. Or both!) 🎉🎂
For now, let’s just keep lifting one another, keep speaking out, and keep showing the powers that be what real strength looks like.💪🏻💪🏻
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