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UK Governments Have Been Harming Vulnerable For Many Years. BENEFITS NEWS Is Very Angry About That And Will Keep Exposing Those That Ignorantly Continue Backing Policies And Processes That Harm! It Is Not Good Enough! It Never Ends! Poorly Lives Matter!
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We are lovely but when abuse of position - eg MPs, Ministers, Governments and their departments is hurting very sick, disabled, elderly or other weaker groups of citizens, you can expect we might rant - on purpose - in defence of vulnerable!
We are lovely but when abuse of position - eg MPs, Ministers, Governments and their departments is hurting very sick, disabled, elderly or other weaker groups of citizens, you can expect we might rant - on purpose - in defence of vulnerable!
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Cuts to welfare will be the biggest test of that. Ministers are drawing up plans to introduce a bill to parliament next week containing Labour’s controversial cuts to disability benefits, in time for a showdown vote — the “second reading” — in the week of June 30 or later.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Cuts to welfare will be the biggest test of that. Ministers are drawing up plans to introduce a bill to parliament next week containing Labour’s controversial cuts to disability benefits, in time for a showdown vote — the “second reading” — in the week of June 30 or later.
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One person with knowledge of the plans said the bill was likely to be tightly focused on the cuts, while other welfare reforms will come only later in the year.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
One person with knowledge of the plans said the bill was likely to be tightly focused on the cuts, while other welfare reforms will come only later in the year.
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This will concentrate Labour MPs’ anger, but could also allow the government to classify it as a “money bill” — meaning it would be made law within a month of being sent to the House of Lords even if peers still object.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This will concentrate Labour MPs’ anger, but could also allow the government to classify it as a “money bill” — meaning it would be made law within a month of being sent to the House of Lords even if peers still object.
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Officials have also held talks about putting the bill through a “committee of the whole house,” preventing lengthy evidence sessions that could question experts and campaigners. The person with knowledge of the plans argued: “You rip the plaster off, otherwise it just drags out for longer.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Officials have also held talks about putting the bill through a “committee of the whole house,” preventing lengthy evidence sessions that could question experts and campaigners. The person with knowledge of the plans argued: “You rip the plaster off, otherwise it just drags out for longer.”
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But one Labour official said: “The welfare vote will blow it all up again. I think at least one minister will resign.”
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
But one Labour official said: “The welfare vote will blow it all up again. I think at least one minister will resign.”
PANIC ! - The super low to force the deadly disability benefits cuts through in a cheats kind of way... hurriedly - It's coming... despite all the backlash!
#TakingthePIP #StopTheCuts #ScrapTheCuts #PIP #LCWRA #WelfareReform #DisabilityBenefits
www.politico.eu/article/miss...
#TakingthePIP #StopTheCuts #ScrapTheCuts #PIP #LCWRA #WelfareReform #DisabilityBenefits
www.politico.eu/article/miss...
Missions impossible: Can Starmer’s Cabinet get behind his plan?
Ministers have been fighting the Treasury as Labour MPs grow increasingly restless.
www.politico.eu
June 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
PANIC ! - The super low to force the deadly disability benefits cuts through in a cheats kind of way... hurriedly - It's coming... despite all the backlash!
#TakingthePIP #StopTheCuts #ScrapTheCuts #PIP #LCWRA #WelfareReform #DisabilityBenefits
www.politico.eu/article/miss...
#TakingthePIP #StopTheCuts #ScrapTheCuts #PIP #LCWRA #WelfareReform #DisabilityBenefits
www.politico.eu/article/miss...
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In this piece, I've set out why it's important for MPs to work on international issues, as well as local ones.
www.debbieabrahams.org.uk
June 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
In this piece, I've set out why it's important for MPs to work on international issues, as well as local ones.
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Debbie - can this be stopped? This is a dirty low by blue labour. www.politico.eu/article/miss...
June 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Debbie - can this be stopped? This is a dirty low by blue labour. www.politico.eu/article/miss...
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We have a poverty line - the point below which people don’t have enough to get by.
Now, we need an Extreme Wealth Line - the point at which someone has more wealth than they could ever spend, where wealth becomes destructive.
We’re raising £20,000 to build it. 1/2
Now, we need an Extreme Wealth Line - the point at which someone has more wealth than they could ever spend, where wealth becomes destructive.
We’re raising £20,000 to build it. 1/2
April 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We have a poverty line - the point below which people don’t have enough to get by.
Now, we need an Extreme Wealth Line - the point at which someone has more wealth than they could ever spend, where wealth becomes destructive.
We’re raising £20,000 to build it. 1/2
Now, we need an Extreme Wealth Line - the point at which someone has more wealth than they could ever spend, where wealth becomes destructive.
We’re raising £20,000 to build it. 1/2
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Spending in disability benefits is projected to soar, despite the government's cuts. This “highlights the danger of designing reforms to hit a short-term savings target”, said @pollardtom.bsky.social in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Spending on disability benefits to soar by 2030 despite cuts
Government forecasts suggest the number of incapacity benefits claimants will hit 4.1m by the decade’s end despite contentious reforms
www.thetimes.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Spending in disability benefits is projected to soar, despite the government's cuts. This “highlights the danger of designing reforms to hit a short-term savings target”, said @pollardtom.bsky.social in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
@tomroyston.bsky.social if previous (Tory) plans were found unlawful by the High Court - why does this (Labour) gov think its plans are not unlawful?
It is a faux consultation if MP votes in Parliament are due before end of consultation and parts are not being open to discussion by those affected.
It is a faux consultation if MP votes in Parliament are due before end of consultation and parts are not being open to discussion by those affected.
April 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@tomroyston.bsky.social if previous (Tory) plans were found unlawful by the High Court - why does this (Labour) gov think its plans are not unlawful?
It is a faux consultation if MP votes in Parliament are due before end of consultation and parts are not being open to discussion by those affected.
It is a faux consultation if MP votes in Parliament are due before end of consultation and parts are not being open to discussion by those affected.
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It's worse than that, because as I note in this piece - yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco... - when people are threatened with destitution, their families and communities, who may well be struggling themselves, often pick up the bill.
Labour welfare cuts: bad for people, the party and the public purse
Labour’s planned cuts to disability benefits have been rightly condemned for targeting the vulnerable, but they’re also economic nonsense
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's worse than that, because as I note in this piece - yorkshirebylines.co.uk/business/eco... - when people are threatened with destitution, their families and communities, who may well be struggling themselves, often pick up the bill.
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In summary: The 250k net poverty rise in impact assessment is extra to an assumed 150k rise that previous Conservative plans would have created - even they never happened. But DWP has assumed that increase was already on the books and added to it. Real poverty impact is 400k. 7/7
March 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In summary: The 250k net poverty rise in impact assessment is extra to an assumed 150k rise that previous Conservative plans would have created - even they never happened. But DWP has assumed that increase was already on the books and added to it. Real poverty impact is 400k. 7/7
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Admin Court today: claimant challenges the DWP’s refusal to pay Universal Credit using common law powers, after supporting his child’s cancer treatment abroad. Raises key questions about state discretion & welfare.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
April 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Admin Court today: claimant challenges the DWP’s refusal to pay Universal Credit using common law powers, after supporting his child’s cancer treatment abroad. Raises key questions about state discretion & welfare.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
@jogilvieharris.bsky.social is instructed by North West London Law Centres.
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DWP figures in response to FOI request indicate 87% of claimants currently receiving PIP daily living component at standard rate, and 13% of claimants receiving enhanced rate are likely to lose their entitlement if “score 4” changes go ahead.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
I have submitted an FOI request to try and find out how many of those currently receiving PIP (personal independence payment) may lose their entitlement under the new rules:
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pers...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a Freedom of Information request to Department for Work and Pensions
Please could you provide the following information:
The number of claimants currently in receipt of PIP daily living component at:
a) The standard rate
b) The enhanced rate
For each of the above, pl...
www.whatdotheyknow.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
DWP figures in response to FOI request indicate 87% of claimants currently receiving PIP daily living component at standard rate, and 13% of claimants receiving enhanced rate are likely to lose their entitlement if “score 4” changes go ahead.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
That means virtually everyone on standard rate PIP.
Protect Disability Benefits: Stop Changes to PIP and Universal Credit #Petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Protect Disability Benefits: Stop Changes to PIP and Universal Credit
We urge the government to stop the cuts to PIP and UC. We think they will disproportionately harm disabled people. We think they should ensure PIP rises with inflation and that disabled people on UC a...
petition.parliament.uk
April 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Protect Disability Benefits: Stop Changes to PIP and Universal Credit #Petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits #Petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits
We want the Government to halt all planned benefit cuts for disabled people unable to work. Instead of reducing benefits, we want them to rise in line with inflation. We want support, not hardship and...
petition.parliament.uk
April 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits #Petition
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Don't cut disability support - Wealth tax
Richard Burgon MP petition www.change.org/p/tax-wealth...
Richard Burgon MP petition www.change.org/p/tax-wealth...
Sign the Petition
TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORT
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April 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Don't cut disability support - Wealth tax
Richard Burgon MP petition www.change.org/p/tax-wealth...
Richard Burgon MP petition www.change.org/p/tax-wealth...
Stop the 4 point new rule - PIP #DisabilityBenefits #Welfare www.change.org/p/stop-the-n... #Petition
Sign the Petition
STOP the new 4 point PIP rule
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April 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Stop the 4 point new rule - PIP #DisabilityBenefits #Welfare www.change.org/p/stop-the-n... #Petition
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This government is way off with children’s needs and #WelfareCuts that will plunge those who lose #PIP jobs into dire and desperate straits. We need @unison.org.uk other Unions to stand up to fight fight cuts to benefits. @benefitsnews.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This government is way off with children’s needs and #WelfareCuts that will plunge those who lose #PIP jobs into dire and desperate straits. We need @unison.org.uk other Unions to stand up to fight fight cuts to benefits. @benefitsnews.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social
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31 per cent of my constituents are living with someone who is disabled and many have written to me terrified that their ability to live could be ripped away.
Why is Labour cracking down on the people who are already struggling so much?👇
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2509169...
Why is Labour cracking down on the people who are already struggling so much?👇
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2509169...
Residents contact MP ‘in terror’ over disability benefit cuts
Sian Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, said the government’s proposed £5 billion welfare savings would ‘rip away’ vulnerable people’s…
www.theargus.co.uk
April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
31 per cent of my constituents are living with someone who is disabled and many have written to me terrified that their ability to live could be ripped away.
Why is Labour cracking down on the people who are already struggling so much?👇
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2509169...
Why is Labour cracking down on the people who are already struggling so much?👇
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2509169...
January 2025 news article -
Tory Gov plans were found unlawful..
How come weeks later Labour reveals their likewise unlawful plans and think they can get away with it?
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social ?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Tory Gov plans were found unlawful..
How come weeks later Labour reveals their likewise unlawful plans and think they can get away with it?
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social ?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
High Court rules disability benefit reforms plan unlawful as Labour commits to cuts
Labour said it will ‘re-consult’ on the Conservative plans, but the government is looking to find the same savings
www.independent.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
January 2025 news article -
Tory Gov plans were found unlawful..
How come weeks later Labour reveals their likewise unlawful plans and think they can get away with it?
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social ?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Tory Gov plans were found unlawful..
How come weeks later Labour reveals their likewise unlawful plans and think they can get away with it?
@debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social ?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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This is a very telling presentation of facts to the Works and Pension Committee by @iainkporter.bsky.social Please #ReTweet and #Requote @benefitsnews.bsky.social @jon4highpeak.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @johnpring.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social
"The balance here is off the scale" 📢
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Watch @iainkporter.bsky.social give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee on the cuts.
The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits will deepen poverty and hardship, and push many further from work.
Watch @iainkporter.bsky.social give evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee on the cuts.
April 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is a very telling presentation of facts to the Works and Pension Committee by @iainkporter.bsky.social Please #ReTweet and #Requote @benefitsnews.bsky.social @jon4highpeak.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @johnpring.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social @uklabourparty.bsky.social