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Ain't it just! To give the illusion of democracy when there is none.
They should be but the MOD will be too busy laughing all the way to the bank to take any notice of letters from us. 😡
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Actually, if you don't hear from your MP a letter to your councillors is a good idea. First, they might have a hotline. Secondly, many will be bricking it at the prospect of the local elections.
Random thought. A letter the Chairman of your local Labour Party might help, too.
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Shows how fake and controlled they are .
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She doesn't sound too bad. You're right about her being back in opposition the next time. That's inevitable. My MPs a Tory and a "Sir." Needless to say he's worse than useless. 😳
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There was a demonstration outside her offices and town hall last week so I think she’s for the cuts. I can’t remember exactly but she said something nasty about someone who flew the British flag a few years ago. She’s not popular. But I don’t know much about her . I’ll let you know if I hear back though I’m not expecting to .
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Knowing the DPAC they will find a way to fight the government, even if they have to bide their time. Even in the worst scenario if these proposals become law, they will find a way to fight them, if they are unable to do anything about it before that.
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Another comment on B and W forum was that the Green Paper will be challenged and that was always going to be the first port of call for action.
Labour know this and that's why they've kept the 4 Point PIP rule and Universal Credit changes away from consultation.
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The Chair of the Local Labour Party. 🤔 That sounds a good idea. 👍
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Yes, thanks, do let me know what she says. She sounded alright but it says a lot if she isn't generally popular, especially if it's about her supporting the cuts.
I'm still waiting for the knight of the realm to get back to me. I'll be lucky if I get a two line reply dismissing me, which is his usual style but I'll let you know what he says, IF I get a reply.
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Sat here in tears tonight.
I've just about accepted the fact that when my pip review comes around next year I will be homeless.
I though about buying a tent and then the realisation hit me that I won't be able to assemble it due to my disabilities.
i will have nobody and nowhere to turn to.....so will just wait and hope that these proposals at least get watered down.
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really ? Are they that good . I hope so . It’s hard to believe they’re allowed in law to discriminate against us like this . No risk assessment until after the vote , wow how is that being challenged. I’m sure ECHR has laws to protect us . Imagine any other group being treated like this , starved and left destitute
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challenged by who ? In the courts ?
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Who’s that?
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🤣That made me laugh the Knight of the realm .
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@pinkrose I know how you feel. I have just sent my re-assessment in , it will be based on the old rules , and remember that this is going to be challenged . I honestly cannot see them getting away with this . Lets keep positive and I know that is hard because I am in the same boat as you .
My house needs serious repairs and I am waiting to see if I can get a grant , I don't know what the outcome will be about my PIP , but hoping its rewarded again both enhanced as I put lots of proof in about my conditions .
I don't know whether I'm coming or going lol , waiting for pip , accepting the grant if they offer it ,(it will be paid off in ten years if I don't sell so in effect its free), but my dilemma is also that my mortgage is with a vulture fund who charge 9.05% interest , my mortgage is interest only and has 10 years 7 months left on it , but I must get the house repaired as it is unhealthy and the occupational therapist put this down on the report which I sent to pip , so fingers crossed i do get enhanced , and i am praying for at least one receptor with 4 points . This is cruel what they are doing , but I do believe it will be challenged .
I am sorry you are upset and crying , please don't cry , we might be all sat here for months on end worrying sick and then it could be thrown out , and we wasted our lives on their evil plot . So please try to think positive it really will help . x
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Thankyou so much for your kindness and your reply Sarah.
I am so sorry with all you are going through, really hoping everything works out with the grant and I've a feeling you will be fine with your PIP.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Xxxx
Really appreciate your kind words and you taking the time to reply.
Xxxxx
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You are kind too , and thank you. We are all struggling so much with various problems , but here we can share and lift each other up , I hope you are feeling better I hate to hear people so upset we shouldn't be x
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UC pays claimants' housing costs and pays a personal allowance. Making a new claim is scary and distressing for many of us but engaging with them is the only way to secure future benefits.
We have to spend less when our income is reduced and adapt to survive. It doesn't mean penury, it just means not having everything we want or everything we got used to having.
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Yes I'm 52 and doubt I will get anywhere near state pension age but its reassuring for the older members amongst us.
“In keeping with existing policy, people of State Pension Age are not routinely fully reviewed and will not be affected by the proposed changes.”
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