Welfare Reform Vote Discussion 💜

kitsmum

@Amaya_Ringo Thanks for your response. Someone had posted that on another thread and I panicked. I am so confused as to what is going on and it is sending me spiralling. I shall wait to see what happens next and TRY to keep calm about it all. Have a good day.

cakeability

just to put a cat amongst the pigeons, I have just had a re-assessment( much earlier than expected) and have had my pip reduced by £250 per month causing great distress having let go of my career. The point is, I knew leading up to this bill DWP were already clawing back as much money as they could, and will continue to do so with or without a bill. PS I’m blind, arthritic T1D and I no longer change my needles or patches unless a visitor drops by. Don’t be complacent ppl.

Amaya_Ringo

@Catherine, I am not really sure what went through yesterday with all the chaos and amendments :) I haven't seen the Speaker confirm it's a money bill but even if it is the Lords are capable (I think) of delaying even if not amending such a bill. Which would at least ensure time for a review to be properly carried out.

When we see what, if any of the promises made yesterday are written into/out of the bill ahead of the third reading it'll become clearer what we are dealing with.

Unfortunately you might be right, given the removal of the PIP points criteria (which is not monetary), the bill is mostly left with the spending choices on UC, which is predominately financial :/.

@kitsmum, no problem. There is a lot of confusion flying around right now :)

@Venus_cee I think if your review is that soon, it won't be affected by a bill that as yet is not passed into law. Try not to worry too much about the timing - afaik it's not uncommon for them to request a review some months ahead of the actual deadline.