Scope's reply to the governments planned concessions to the green paper.
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Well, I sent out 651 emails in 7 batches - I don't feel it'll make a difference especially this close to the vote - it's so hard to tackle anything at all. At least I feel better than if I just tackled my MP - who didn't respond when I contacted before
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I read today that starmers old law firm have looked into the bill and say it’s against equality laws
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On the front page of the telegraph it says reform are now expected to vote against the bill .
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This is like a really bad carry on film that’s just not funny . As you say he has nothing to gain . He’s ruined the party and any hope of a second term for a few billion from the sick disabled and pensioners. Yet in order to save a few billion they’re spending £300 billion to bribe the country. They would have been in a stronger position now had they left us and the pensioners alone . It’s hard to see how Starmer reeves and Kendall , not forgetting their lapdog Timms, can be so stupid. It’s almost as though Blair’s told them yo purposely ruin the country.
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I think I'd like to echo @JasonRA 's words - a big 'thank you' to everyone for supporting each other through all of this, for the amazing number of emails sent to MPs, etc.
I never thought I'd get pulled into a political discussion, but it just matters so much right now to get our thoughts out there & fight, & I'm sure we'll keep on fighting, to help all disabled people.😊
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You’ve done really well in fighting our corner MW . If they were to ask me I’d say we really need a descriptor for fatigue as not only do we have ME and fibromyalgia but also long Covid now . Plus being in pain both physically and mentally causes fatigue and I don’t think it’s given enough thought . If I’m in pain I can at least take painkillers at times when it’s too much but there’s no treatment for fatigue.
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They are so evil, if they could kill us all off I think they would
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I’m so glad it went smoothly for you . I wish I’d migrated over years ago now .
Yes I’m not a fan of this heat though my fans on 24/7 which helps . When my dogs allow me to enjoy it that is 😂0 -
@Catherine21 has been fantastic. You all have been and kept the momentum going. I never thought I'd have the courage to contact so many MP's. No matter what happens tomorrow we will all continue to fight on. This forum has made me feel less alone. A big thank you to you all. 👍️
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Yes, as I am talking about what I have heard live in the debate.
That quote is typed in bad english, but looks like it says if someone requests a reassessment, it will be under the new rules. However the english is bad, its hard to treat it with credibility.0 -
Yeah I thought so, the quote I replied to just above, isnt even a proper phrase, a misspeak (or typo) makes sense, and good its confirmed.
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Kendall was asked in the session if the changes are complaint with human rights and equality laws, and gave a straight yes, so she is in trouble with ministerial code if someone proves her wrong.
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From my understanding you will be protected, and I am saying this with high confidence.
1 - you should be migrated before the date the new law comes into effect.
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Thanks for this.
This quote from the reply you got, seems to be a strong indicator, so that the protection is only a 2 year reprieve for the intermediate 4 point change.
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In my opinion its the prime policy of this government, look how early they did it after the election, the rush for the pip descriptor overhaul as well, all the pre election campaigning from Kendall.
Plus factor in the Labour parties history, although you mentioned earlier you felt Keir was going to be compassionate, there was little evidence of that, a sympathetic disability shadow minister got moved to a whip role, Kendall got moved to the top DWP job, Reeve is chancellor, so its a Blairite party, Blair has made it public what he thinks of disabled people, Labour have always been ideologically opposed (as an official stance) of Incapacity benefit, and they tried to kick a million sick people off with ESA.
Politically I agree he is weaker for sure, but they are getting their main thing put through, even if the full effect will be delayed by a few years from the concessions.1
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