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PANIC IS SETTING IN. CONSTITUENTS FROM OUR TOWN WHO CONTACTED OUR MP HAVE NOW BEEN EMAILED. THEY HAVE BEEN INVITED TO MEET WITH OUR MP BOTH BEFORE THE VOTE AND AGAIN AFTER THE VOTE.

In the last hour, our local Labour MP, who serves as a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) and typically votes in line with the government, sent out an urgent email inviting us to community meetings about the proposed changes to PIP and Universal Credit.

There will be two meetings before the vote and one after the vote. I’ve registered for Saturday’s in-person session and also signed up for the post-vote meeting also, as I am sure there will be plenty to discuss.

See MP's email below

You are receiving this email because you have recently written to me to share your concerns with the Government's proposed changes to PIP and Universal Credit. Over the past several weeks, I have met with community leaders, activists, and individuals in receipt of PIP and UC. Their testimonies and expertise have been invaluable as I've navigated the complexities of this situation. It's important to me that I get this decision right and that everyone has the opportunity to express their views to me on this issue. That’s why I’m inviting you to one of three upcoming community meetings—two in person and one online:

• Saturday 28 June – 10-11:30am, In person
• Monday 30 June – 5:30-6:30pm, Online
• Saturday 5 July – 11-12:30pm,      In person

The first two meetings are ahead of the second reading vote on 1 July, and the third follows that vote, giving us a chance to reflect and discuss next steps. To ensure the discussion is as informative as possible, I’m delighted that local leaders from the Council,  Citizens Advice Bureau will also be attending. Their experience and guidance will be an invaluable resource as we talk through the concerns, challenges, and practicalities of the proposed changes.