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Utterly convinced now Labour will be out after the next election unless something huge happens (they force Starmer to stand down) we are in this mess because he decided on a paragraph of promises when there was no need. Its just warped he wont budge on those but when standing for leader he even promised to axe UC,
but disabled people will always be seen as the easy targets and will keep being the group of choice when a new Govt wants to save some money and to hell with the cost on us.
My sister goes shopping for me on a Monday and I have 100% the same things for years
again its gone up. 5 years ago these items came in around 25 pounds its now 48 pounds.
things are going worst for me and i know why its all this worry from this, a week ago I was choking on vomit, I couldn't call anyone so just smacked my hand on the table and my sister heard it. they are utterly clueless but more worrying they do not care
I never did hear back from the MP, Nia Griffith so for all the talk from her agent.
Reform are so close to taking this seat and they just cant see its the total inaction the total silence, this is not the Labour party under Starmer and if any Ministers/MP's still care
they need to act after May because the elections that will take place will be a wakeup call
local council seats are happening on a weekly basis the latest one was in David Lammys area and the Greens won by 51% these are only small results but this is a staunch labour area.
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Labour will be voted out in the next general election.
Not one single thing they have done since being in power has been supported by the general public.
They have caused so much outrage and disgust but they are delusional narcissists who refuse to listen or take any responsibility for inflicting so much pain and misery on the UK.
We are absolutely doomed as long as they remain in power because so far they have refused to back down on anything and they just don't seem to care about their increasing unpopularity and falling rates in opinion polls.
I really do despair.
I try not to think about what will happen with these proposed benefit reforms but its on my mind night and day.
My nerves are shot to pieces.
My hands shake so much, I can barely hold a drink and I have lost my appetite because of the constant worry but hey here I am listening to a bit of 70's music and looking forward to seeing a live band on Easter Sunday.
Hopefully I will get out for a little stroll tomorrow to enjoy the beautiful sea views.
I stayed in today as it was so cold, heavy rain and wind.
Take care everyone.
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AR "The problem with clinging onto a past policy that was harmful but long since over is that we might accidentally miss a current policy that is even more harmful."
The whole point of me "going on" about this is that it's far from over nor is it in the past!
OMG this is so hard. None of these proposals or changes affect me because I've already been scr*wed over so why would I make anything up?? I'm certainly not doing this for fun.
I also didn't vote for Labour as it's a safe seat and because my MP lied to me years ago about the ESA regulations. I really don't understand how people think this crisis began last May. Baffling!
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IDS deceived Parliament (and us) and dozens of sitting MP's on all sides of the House know how he did it. He thinks he got away with it.
Starmer's resignation would not change a thing so it's a huge mistake to waste precious time blaming him instead of those Cabinet Ministers responsible for this treachery!
It's also a mistake to believe that Debbie Abrahams cares any more about disabled people than her predecessor did as Chair of the W&P Select Committee.
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That reform proposal on paper looks incredibly mild compared to both the Tories and Labour.
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Where is the chart? we dont see it, please provide a link if there is a chart there.
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Ultimately IDS isnt in power right now. What is in the green paper is Labour's responsibility even if it was pre planned in some cross party agreement a decade ago.
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@Catherine21 Totally hear you……But This Labour government isn’t just out of touch- They’re like a spreading cancer: cold, relentless, and heartless.I didn’t vote for them, but I genuinely feel for those who did -unknowingly handing their vote the DEVIL.
It honestly feels like they’re on a mission to silence, sideline, and push disabled people off the map
Well, good luck to them-Because we’re not going anywhere.We won’t be silenced. We won’t be sidelined.We will fight these benefit cutsDisabled voices and Lives matter.
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Many MPs do support Starmer, yes-but I’m not sure all of their views are morally aligned when it comes to opposing the cuts. The Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) website has a list of MPs who support or do not support the cuts, which might be helpful.
Even if you don’t get responses from your MP, please do keep sending direct emails.
By the way, Scope Admin informed me that 94 MPs attended the Scope parliamentary event.There’s a post about this on our Scope “Get Your MP to Respond” thread. I felt it was a significant turnout and gives us hope that our efforts are making an impact.
If you’d like to find out whether your MP attended, you can email: campaigns@scope.org.uk. I reached out myself, and unfortunately, my MP did not attend.
Let’s continue to support each other and keep raising our voices.
Disabled voices and lives matter.
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ALL UNPAID CARERS:
Carers UK is currently gathering evidence from unpaid carers, and organisations supporting carers, about the impact of the Government’s plans to reform the benefits system. This includes launching a survey to capture carers’ views, which will inform our response to Government and our campaigning. The survey will be open until 30 April. To take part, our survey.
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On benefits and work, A letter someone posted, who also sent to Stephen Timms
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MW, it's clear to me that we're talking about different aspects of those 2011 'amendments'!
I'm referring to a sleight of hand which Chris Grayling had the sense to remove himself from, after signing off that policy. Nobody has ever challenged this and it's why IDS is back for more of the same only much, much worse.
So, it is vital that we catch up with something we all missed back then, yes!!
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Have you realised that it is possible for someone to be currently receiving enhanced PIP, from 3 points per activity, but lose entitlement completely due to the new 4 point rule ?
This proves that the new rule is totally unfair and cannot be allowed to be brought in.
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Wow - what a superb letter
Also see
It says everything that many of us here feel about the situation
The sad thing is that Timms may read it but it will make absolutely no difference in what happens…
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He should resign. He is a disgrace.
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From DPAC (ELLEN CLIFFORD)
https://www.facebook.com/share/195cQwadFd/
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After Christmas I fear the countdown as more information on the changes will come. There is no doubt that something will change and we can only hope that each of us have the strength to get through all this . It really helps being here as the support is fantastic.
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Since the announcement I been very unwell I had a virus or viruses..I think I got so down with worry it made me ill .I have a pip decision under review and I fear that be delayed again til Nov 2026. My health conditions are getting worse and as much as I try to be positive I am now starting to accept I could lose my home if all benefits stop. I work 12 hours a week now and in more pain than I was 3 months ago and morphine helps but I still feel the pain in my back and knees. Reading through a pip assessment a few years back it clearly states that I would not be awarded no more than standard rate no mobility because of my work as a customer assistant. It clearly states the assessor feels my job contradicts my claim. So this I feel be the problem that if anyone with a disability takes up offer if work they be treated like me and told where you can do that. It puts me off working because it goes against me but I still want to do this while I can manage in some small way.
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Hey, one quick question - under the Tories, the DWP were planning on changing the questions for the WCA to make it harder to get from this year, right? Is that still happening? I can't find any clear answers either way.
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