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Catherine21 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025735#Comment_1025735

Everything I'm reading is starmer won't back down about cuts and with a majority it will pass

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025758#Comment_1025758

let’s hope his back benchers turn on him . They know they won’t win another election with him . They’re all finished

JasonRA · May 7

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/07/disability-benefit-cuts-to-hit-700000-families-already-in-poverty-dwp-forecasts-show

This is absolutely scandalous.

Catherine21 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025761#Comment_1025761

Lets hope this is so much draining isn't it

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025762#Comment_1025762

I can’t read it as I’m not subscribed. Any chance you could screenshot it please ?

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025766#Comment_1025766

From what I’ve read Catherine it’s going to hit people with physical conditions and not MH or autism adhd so much . Apparently that was a smokescreen, trying to say adhd and MH over diagnosed in the young to get the public behind the cuts when it’s going to effect older people with physical conditions like me . I think in case it goes through we need to be vigilant in regards to the 4 points . I know when I’ve filled out my form in the past I should have gotten at least one 4 but down graded to a 2 . Now I’ll go tribunal for the 4 as I suspect thousands will.

JasonRA · May 7

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show _ Poverty _ The Guardian (07.05.2025 18_00).png

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show _ Poverty _ The Guardian (07.05.2025 18_01).png

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show _ Poverty _ The Guardian (07.05.2025 18_03).png

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025778#Comment_1025778

thank you 🙏. It shows they don’t care how many find work. There aren’t enough jobs for us all , any employer will employ the healthy job seekers first . Plus the ones already working will lose their jobs if they lose pip . So they’ll be adding to the unemployed list. And what about the ones who fail to get 4 points but are unable to work. How many of use get our points and are awarded pip but don’t get a 4 when they should.

JasonRA · May 7

I think ultimately what Labour want to do is just cut and leave us on the scrapheap, "here's your pittance we'll leave you alone…….for now", until another round of cuts and scapegoating disabled people as benefit scroungers starts again down the line.

bton1968 · May 7

Trouble is brewing ...

https://youtu.be/tMG9fB9Gy-s?si=ELw7Slfw9dglRkwE

Loulou82xx · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025712#Comment_1025712

Hi Lou. I think it is worthwhile sending your thoughts. I have also written to my MP in South Yorkshire and have not received a reply. I am annoyed about the lack of response from our elected representatives. MP's are meant to work for their constituenices and represent our interests and I don't take it as a good sign that MP's cannot even be bothered to respond to people. It makes it feel as if they intend to tow the party line regardless of how many people it hurts in their constituency.

The questions in the consultation are not fair and open questions so anything you can do to challenge the DWP and force them to hear our true opinion is a good thing.

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025784#Comment_1025784

yes I watched that earlier, he makes me laugh the way he talks about them . Also Andy the cabby ( think he’s called) also has a video today saying the same thing .

JasonRA · May 7

Labour are in trouble in Scottish polling too. They're very unpopular.

YogiBear · May 7

I see Fightback (Non-profit Community Interest Group offering expert Welfare Benefits Advice & help with Advocacy) was at the Government face to face consultation re the Green Paper in Manchester today. Their response re the consultation is on their FB this evening. It's encouraging to see that our voices are being heard.

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025803#Comment_1025803

and wales

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

Just saw a clip of I think ITV news regarding the consultation. It’s posted on DPAC facebook. I don’t know how to link here but basically they refused to let the disabled protesters inside. Amnesty International were there .

YogiBear · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025811#Comment_1025811

Thanks for that. Must go and have a look.

secretsquirrel1 · May 7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1025813#Comment_1025813

no problem. Hopefully someone will be able to link in here

Fuzzy200 · May 7

Need to keep the pressure. Mps are getting nervous

https://news.sky.com/story/starmer-facing-growing-backbench-rebellion-over-planned-disability-benefit-cuts-13363481

lincsgranny · May 7

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2025-05-07/disability-campaigners-refused-entry-to-consultation-on-benefit-reform

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