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  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 6,275 Championing

    It would have broken me so much love and respect for her I hope she can find some peace

  • secretsquirrel1
    secretsquirrel1 Online Community Member Posts: 1,394 Championing
  • Tumilty
    Tumilty Online Community Member Posts: 298 Empowering

    I can't recall the form I filled in being that big, maybe it is now as mine was 5 years ago and the one I filled in last year was just asking me if I still warrant pip so they had all my stuff before.

    Bare in mind a lot of questions say that if it doesn't concern you yer move to question 31 etc so you skip a lot as is what I did. Just take time over it, don't do it all at once, keep going back to it.

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 6,275 Championing

    Yes when you really open your eyes it's disturbing that they actually have no duty of care for us I hope you are well

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 6,275 Championing

    This bunch are god they need to get out get comfort knowing mps feel the same and the whole of uk so draining isn't it

  • secretsquirrel1
    secretsquirrel1 Online Community Member Posts: 1,394 Championing

    Imagine being as hated as starmer plus reeves Kendall and Timms . And not caring a jot . I watched silver fox yesterday and he reckons starmers gone by October. I know he’s only guessing like the rest of us but I like listening to him having a go at them , makes me feel better.

  • JasonRA
    JasonRA Online Community Member Posts: 243 Trailblazing
    edited June 7

    The Russia situation is a divisive subject and I support Ukraine by the way but how on Earth would the British public get behind Starmer and co in a war against Russia? The guy can't even run a bath let alone this country.

    You think all the disabled people hit by cuts are going to experience that patriotic fervour, "your country needs you" come on, this is related to this situation. Most of them will be resorting to either shoplifting or getting their friends or family to give them money.

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 6,275 Championing

    Oh I seen that one the things he says makes me laugh wish it was before 30th June!!

  • secretsquirrel1
    secretsquirrel1 Online Community Member Posts: 1,394 Championing

    Why would anyone go and fight for the uk and risk being injured and returning disabled ?

  • johnnyy85
    johnnyy85 Online Community Member Posts: 150 Empowering
  • secretsquirrel1
    secretsquirrel1 Online Community Member Posts: 1,394 Championing

    Wow this is good. Labour are paid for by the unions aren’t they ?

  • secretsquirrel1
    secretsquirrel1 Online Community Member Posts: 1,394 Championing

    To make him think he looks good . He’s a truly pathetic man

  • johnnyy85
    johnnyy85 Online Community Member Posts: 150 Empowering
  • charlie72
    charlie72 Online Community Member Posts: 221 Pioneering

    The Labour Party in the UK does receive funding from trade unions, but it is not entirely paid for by them. Here's how it works:

    1. Trade Union Donations

    • Several major UK trade unions (like Unite, Unison, GMB, etc.) are affiliated with the Labour Party and donate millions of pounds annually.
    • These unions are a key source of funding, especially for general elections, campaigning, and local party activities.
    • The donations come from a political levy — members of a union can choose whether or not to contribute to this levy.

    2. Other Sources of Funding

    • Labour also receives money from:
      • Individual members (membership fees)
      • Private donations (from individuals or organisations)
      • Public funding (e.g. Short Money, which supports opposition parties in Parliament)

    3. Why Unions Fund Labour

    • Historically, the Labour Party was founded by trade unions in the early 20th century to represent working people.
    • The relationship is still strong, although tensions do sometimes arise (especially if Labour leadership moves away from traditional union positions).

    In Summary:

    Yes, trade unions provide significant financial support to Labour, but they are not the only source of funding. Labour is partly paid for by the unions, but also relies on memberships, private donations, and some public funds.

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,529 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Afternoon all. Please can I ask that we all remain civil and respectful of one another. I appreciate this is a very important and for many of us, very personal subject and that can sometimes make us impassioned but we are all on the same side. 💛

    May I ask we keep the Joy Dove discussion around facts solely to the inquest outcome. If this continues to become and issue, we may have to pause the discussion (which isn't something we want to do at all).

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 4,025 Championing

    Thank you Holly.

  • lincsgranny
    lincsgranny Online Community Member Posts: 88 Empowering

    I thought this was a community forum so everyone's opinion is their opinion