Scope's reply to the governments planned concessions to the green paper.
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I'm a loner, a complete loner, used to have friends but pushed them all away, locked myself away from the world long before Covid and it's sad I know, it's weak to say but just thank you to some people here.
Words do help and it's all of you which made me look at things less insular.
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That's how I read this situation. Their **** desperation to push this through as a money bill is terrifying. For me, it can mean only one thing: their actual plans are even more horrific than they have mooted so far.
Kendall was her usual slimey self today when answering a question about how their legislation sits within the UN Charter/ECHR. She answered she was 'clear' the legislation was 'within the law'. She did not say which law, from where the law originated etc. etc.
Those Labour MPs are being gaslit. Once this legislation is in, without scrutiny from knowledgeable people/the House of Lords, Starver et al will have the gloves off, and their steel toecap boots on, and do whatever the f*ck they want without anyone having the ability to halt them.
The only ones who may have some power over them are the trades unions by removing funding from them.
I feel worse tonight than I did when this legislation was first mooted …. and it's down the stench of Kendall's desperation.
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Thank you for thatvMW. I wonder if it would be useful if I emailed Jeremy Corbyn to ask him if ME or fibromyalgia could come under severe . Or did your mp know these details as she’s Labour ?
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Well, I sent out 651 emails in 7 batches - I don't feel it'll make a difference especially this close to the vote - it's so hard to tackle anything at all. At least I feel better than if I just tackled my MP - who didn't respond when I contacted before
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I read today that starmers old law firm have looked into the bill and say it’s against equality laws
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On the front page of the telegraph it says reform are now expected to vote against the bill .
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This is like a really bad carry on film that’s just not funny . As you say he has nothing to gain . He’s ruined the party and any hope of a second term for a few billion from the sick disabled and pensioners. Yet in order to save a few billion they’re spending £300 billion to bribe the country. They would have been in a stronger position now had they left us and the pensioners alone . It’s hard to see how Starmer reeves and Kendall , not forgetting their lapdog Timms, can be so stupid. It’s almost as though Blair’s told them yo purposely ruin the country.
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Thank you for the update @MW123 - she genuinely seems to be acting as a MP should by listening to her constituents, & there's hope that you'll have a voice in 'Timms tinkering' with the PIP assessment.
I've just been busy emailing a response to the Green Paper in my own words rather than replying to the consultation itself, & asked questions rather than answering theirs. Just got it in by the skin of my teeth! I did question the use of the word 'constantly' with the severe conditions criteria, as promised @secretsquirrel1
It's been a busy day with looking after my son's dog, then having a great chat (2 hour long as usual) with poppy123456, which cheered me up from thinking about these dratted reforms, tho we did talk about them!
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I think I'd like to echo @JasonRA 's words - a big 'thank you' to everyone for supporting each other through all of this, for the amazing number of emails sent to MPs, etc.
I never thought I'd get pulled into a political discussion, but it just matters so much right now to get our thoughts out there & fight, & I'm sure we'll keep on fighting, to help all disabled people.😊
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You’ve done really well in fighting our corner MW . If they were to ask me I’d say we really need a descriptor for fatigue as not only do we have ME and fibromyalgia but also long Covid now . Plus being in pain both physically and mentally causes fatigue and I don’t think it’s given enough thought . If I’m in pain I can at least take painkillers at times when it’s too much but there’s no treatment for fatigue.
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Thank you for thinking of me chiaried I really appreciate it as you know what you’re talking about . I read on another site that ME wouldn’t be classed as severe as we can go into remission , though I don’t nit even for a day . But I just read on here a post I think from MW that it’s apparently not condition specific. My ME since Covid has gotten worse and I’m sure inched closer to severe from highest moderate. I mentioned this to my GP as I started as mild the went to highest moderate after a second infection of glandular fever and my GP agreed. My brain fog is terrible now too so I hope I make sense .
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You always do make sense @secretsquirrel1 - I made sure to get that very important question in about the use of the word 'constantly' with severe conditions. I gave a little background about myself so they hopefully will realise I 'might' know what I'm talking about, saying that no-one could 'constantly' fit a descriptor.
I also said that if they're hoping to align UC with PIP assessments then they should go back to saying the 'majority of the time,' as that's what's used with PIP, & they're going to be using the PIP assessment in the future.
I couldn't agree more with @MW123 - I found the same as in I had to work with Drs & remain objective if I wanted them to listen. The more you engage, at least I found, the more they become willing to engage with you. You've got to listen to them in the first place, & then you get listened to. Asking pertinent questions, & listening to their replies before saying anything further then also helps as you've found!
I look forward to hearing from you.
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They are so evil, if they could kill us all off I think they would
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I’m so glad it went smoothly for you . I wish I’d migrated over years ago now .
Yes I’m not a fan of this heat though my fans on 24/7 which helps . When my dogs allow me to enjoy it that is 😂0 -
@Catherine21 has been fantastic. You all have been and kept the momentum going. I never thought I'd have the courage to contact so many MP's. No matter what happens tomorrow we will all continue to fight on. This forum has made me feel less alone. A big thank you to you all. 👍️
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