@andyknash.bsky.social
I'm one of your constituents and this is repulsive.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
Labour MP Samantha Niblett tells Shabana Mahmood that "I cannot thank her enough for today's statement, because finally, at last, my constituents feel heard".
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm one of your constituents and this is repulsive.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
When I spoke to you earlier in the year I was concerned about language used by the Labour party it has since led to more extreme language such as the Powell island of strangers speech from Starmer and now people like Benjamin and Robinson approve of your policies. @samanthaniblett.bsky.social
They're openly telling us in advance what's going to happen
November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When I spoke to you earlier in the year I was concerned about language used by the Labour party it has since led to more extreme language such as the Powell island of strangers speech from Starmer and now people like Benjamin and Robinson approve of your policies. @samanthaniblett.bsky.social
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Everything about this awful policy is wrong. How it was conjured up, how the people affected were silenced, how it was justified, how the impact assessment was manipulated, how the Bill was rushed through Parliament, and how it was completely forgotten after the news cycle moved on after last week
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The Government's Universal Credit Bill has passed, rushing it through in one day, without a committee stage where Disabled people's voices could have been heard.
It's clear: the government views Disabled lives as nothing more than a cost-cutting exercise
The Government's Universal Credit Bill has passed, rushing it through in one day, without a committee stage where Disabled people's voices could have been heard.
It's clear: the government views Disabled lives as nothing more than a cost-cutting exercise
July 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Everything about this awful policy is wrong. How it was conjured up, how the people affected were silenced, how it was justified, how the impact assessment was manipulated, how the Bill was rushed through Parliament, and how it was completely forgotten after the news cycle moved on after last week
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A British news channel has said it has nothing to apologise for after a right-wing commentator and comedian suggested the best way to cut the number of disabled people claiming benefits was to starve, or even shoot, them.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/gb-news-says...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/gb-news-says...
GB News says it has nothing to apologise for, after guest suggests starving disabled benefit claimants
A British news channel has said it has nothing to apologise for after a right-wing commentator and comedian suggested the best way to cut the number of disabled people claiming benefits was to star…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 4, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A British news channel has said it has nothing to apologise for after a right-wing commentator and comedian suggested the best way to cut the number of disabled people claiming benefits was to starve, or even shoot, them.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/gb-news-says...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/gb-news-says...
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A lot of talk today about supporting artists through Patreon, please check in on the profiles of artists you follow, a lot of us do have a Patreon and it would be incredible to have enough followers chip in a couple of quid a month to make this pay the bills, especially as ai eats us up.
July 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A lot of talk today about supporting artists through Patreon, please check in on the profiles of artists you follow, a lot of us do have a Patreon and it would be incredible to have enough followers chip in a couple of quid a month to make this pay the bills, especially as ai eats us up.
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Hydrangea planted last year as a tiny thing has survived the first winter and has gifted us some amazing colours 🙂
July 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Hydrangea planted last year as a tiny thing has survived the first winter and has gifted us some amazing colours 🙂
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"It's not just PIP"
I've written an overview of the government's disability benefit plans - covering not just PIP and the Timms review, but also Universal Credit, contributory ESA and statistics around PIP reviews - and what's being voted on when
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
I've written an overview of the government's disability benefit plans - covering not just PIP and the Timms review, but also Universal Credit, contributory ESA and statistics around PIP reviews - and what's being voted on when
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Absolutely everything you need to know about Labour's benefits bill
Here, in granular detail, Big Issue breaks down absolutely everything you need to know about its benefits bill and reform of welfare.
www.bigissue.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"It's not just PIP"
I've written an overview of the government's disability benefit plans - covering not just PIP and the Timms review, but also Universal Credit, contributory ESA and statistics around PIP reviews - and what's being voted on when
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
I've written an overview of the government's disability benefit plans - covering not just PIP and the Timms review, but also Universal Credit, contributory ESA and statistics around PIP reviews - and what's being voted on when
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Labour MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social: “I am pleading with MPs today — please do not do this.
“For those on my own benches, staying loyal to your party today may feel good in this place but... the reality of this will hit and it will hit very hard...
“It will haunt those MPs who vote for it.”
“For those on my own benches, staying loyal to your party today may feel good in this place but... the reality of this will hit and it will hit very hard...
“It will haunt those MPs who vote for it.”
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Labour MP @emmalewellmp.bsky.social: “I am pleading with MPs today — please do not do this.
“For those on my own benches, staying loyal to your party today may feel good in this place but... the reality of this will hit and it will hit very hard...
“It will haunt those MPs who vote for it.”
“For those on my own benches, staying loyal to your party today may feel good in this place but... the reality of this will hit and it will hit very hard...
“It will haunt those MPs who vote for it.”
Did you listen to this speech from Rachel Maskell?
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
“If we can afford not to have a wealth tax, not to equalise capital gains, or draw on the excess profits of corporate greed; then we can afford PIP.”
Labour MP Rachael Maskell gave a passionate and emotive speech at the welfare bill debate in commons this afternoon. Watch the clip 🎬
Labour MP Rachael Maskell gave a passionate and emotive speech at the welfare bill debate in commons this afternoon. Watch the clip 🎬
July 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Did you listen to this speech from Rachel Maskell?
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
One last hail Mary before tomorrow. More than enough here to persuade you to vote against the bill.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
A long thread on why the concessions in and around the UCPIP Bill (ie the disability benefits cuts) are illusory, disingenuous and potentially makes things worse 🧵
There are 5 big myths to bust -fifth is the most difficult to untangle, but the most significant in my view, so please do bear with 🙂
There are 5 big myths to bust -fifth is the most difficult to untangle, but the most significant in my view, so please do bear with 🙂
June 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
One last hail Mary before tomorrow. More than enough here to persuade you to vote against the bill.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
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Today Lectric donated a new trike to make our library whole again (following the theft of this bike last month).
We are so grateful for this generous SECOND donation & excited to offer this bike up for free, week-long rentals again soon!
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
We are so grateful for this generous SECOND donation & excited to offer this bike up for free, week-long rentals again soon!
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
June 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Today Lectric donated a new trike to make our library whole again (following the theft of this bike last month).
We are so grateful for this generous SECOND donation & excited to offer this bike up for free, week-long rentals again soon!
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
We are so grateful for this generous SECOND donation & excited to offer this bike up for free, week-long rentals again soon!
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
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It took over TWO YEARS plus a tribunal for me to be awarded the PIP I was legally entitled to. The assigned doctor on the panel behaved monstrously and I was diddled put of higher rate. This damaged my already fragile mental health. Now they think I should have to appeal AGAIN?? Venal bastards
Labour expects hundreds of thousands to keep PIP via appeals. But appeals destroy mental health and cost millions. So why force this ordeal? Only explanation: you want the appearance of savings, not real ones. Pure cruelty. #WelfareNotWarfare #TakingThePip
June 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It took over TWO YEARS plus a tribunal for me to be awarded the PIP I was legally entitled to. The assigned doctor on the panel behaved monstrously and I was diddled put of higher rate. This damaged my already fragile mental health. Now they think I should have to appeal AGAIN?? Venal bastards
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Chaminda's work on the disability cuts has been invaluable.
This shows that contrary to many media assumptions that PIP cuts are primarily around mental health - they would affect lots of people with cancer, heart disease, and numerous other physical illnesses and disabilities.
This shows that contrary to many media assumptions that PIP cuts are primarily around mental health - they would affect lots of people with cancer, heart disease, and numerous other physical illnesses and disabilities.
NEW: Labour's planned disability benefit cuts could affect the majority of current working-age claimants with ischaemic heart disease, inflammatory arthritis, hip and knee disorders and Crohn’s disease, according to analysis of new DWP data
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
By me, for the Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Majority of PIP claimants with heart disease, arthritis and Crohn's at risk of cuts
DWP data obtained by Big Issue shows that the majority of people with heart failure, HIV and arthritis are at risk of losing their benefits.
www.bigissue.com
June 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Chaminda's work on the disability cuts has been invaluable.
This shows that contrary to many media assumptions that PIP cuts are primarily around mental health - they would affect lots of people with cancer, heart disease, and numerous other physical illnesses and disabilities.
This shows that contrary to many media assumptions that PIP cuts are primarily around mental health - they would affect lots of people with cancer, heart disease, and numerous other physical illnesses and disabilities.
Can't tell you how upset and disappointed I am that you have withdrawn your name.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
Now signed by 123 Labour MPs and some Northern Irish MPs too
June 25, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Can't tell you how upset and disappointed I am that you have withdrawn your name.
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
@samanthaniblett.bsky.social
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is this what you dreamt of when you first got interested in politics? frantic bullshit phone calls fake-threatening to topple your own government if your own MPs don't vote to plunge 50-year-olds with arthritis and depression into poverty?
was that what you went into this for? for this?
was that what you went into this for? for this?
June 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
is this what you dreamt of when you first got interested in politics? frantic bullshit phone calls fake-threatening to topple your own government if your own MPs don't vote to plunge 50-year-olds with arthritis and depression into poverty?
was that what you went into this for? for this?
was that what you went into this for? for this?
@krustyallslopp.bsky.social
Adult blackbird came back with teenager today for some mealworms. We were worried as they lost one of the teenagers last week ☹️
Adult blackbird came back with teenager today for some mealworms. We were worried as they lost one of the teenagers last week ☹️
June 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
@krustyallslopp.bsky.social
Adult blackbird came back with teenager today for some mealworms. We were worried as they lost one of the teenagers last week ☹️
Adult blackbird came back with teenager today for some mealworms. We were worried as they lost one of the teenagers last week ☹️
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BREAKING: Record cuts for disabled people and the biggest social security cuts since 2015
The new Universal Credit and PIP bill will push nearly HALF A MILLION more people into severe hardship and towards the doors of food banks.
The new Universal Credit and PIP bill will push nearly HALF A MILLION more people into severe hardship and towards the doors of food banks.
June 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
BREAKING: Record cuts for disabled people and the biggest social security cuts since 2015
The new Universal Credit and PIP bill will push nearly HALF A MILLION more people into severe hardship and towards the doors of food banks.
The new Universal Credit and PIP bill will push nearly HALF A MILLION more people into severe hardship and towards the doors of food banks.
I've had lots of negative interactions with the general public when I've been out and about using mobility aids. Whilst using a motorised wheel chair I've had people reach over me to get something in a supermarket, nearly pushed out of chair in supermarket.
June 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I've had lots of negative interactions with the general public when I've been out and about using mobility aids. Whilst using a motorised wheel chair I've had people reach over me to get something in a supermarket, nearly pushed out of chair in supermarket.
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This is a mixture of minor concessions & repackaging existing plans - it is not a meaningful response to the concerns MPs have been raising
The headline remains the same: 3.2 million ill & disabled people will see their benefits cut by the end of the parliament www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The headline remains the same: 3.2 million ill & disabled people will see their benefits cut by the end of the parliament www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Ministers to offer olive branch on welfare plans to avert Labour rebellion
Exclusive: Liz Kendall pledges sick and disabled people will be protected but MPs are pushing for more substantial changes to bill
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This is a mixture of minor concessions & repackaging existing plans - it is not a meaningful response to the concerns MPs have been raising
The headline remains the same: 3.2 million ill & disabled people will see their benefits cut by the end of the parliament www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The headline remains the same: 3.2 million ill & disabled people will see their benefits cut by the end of the parliament www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@krustyallslopp.bsky.social
Thought I'd let you know our blackbirds have two teenagers now 🙂
Thought I'd let you know our blackbirds have two teenagers now 🙂
June 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
@krustyallslopp.bsky.social
Thought I'd let you know our blackbirds have two teenagers now 🙂
Thought I'd let you know our blackbirds have two teenagers now 🙂
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We are a new organisation providing support and advocation for transitioning and gender diverse people in the UK
We run events for the community, run programs to benefit the community, and were created by the community: for the community
Can we get 500 followers before the end of #Pride month?
We run events for the community, run programs to benefit the community, and were created by the community: for the community
Can we get 500 followers before the end of #Pride month?
June 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We are a new organisation providing support and advocation for transitioning and gender diverse people in the UK
We run events for the community, run programs to benefit the community, and were created by the community: for the community
Can we get 500 followers before the end of #Pride month?
We run events for the community, run programs to benefit the community, and were created by the community: for the community
Can we get 500 followers before the end of #Pride month?
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One of the reasons I was turned down for PIP last month when I tried to renew was that I was *well enough to care for my mother.* The government wants very much to enjoy its unpaid carer cake. And who wouldn’t? It’s care provision, and it’s unpaid!
NEW: Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts due to the impact on Carer’s Allowance
DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Tens of thousands of households could lose three benefits at same time
Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts from Labour due to their impact on carer’s allowance.
www.bigissue.com
June 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
One of the reasons I was turned down for PIP last month when I tried to renew was that I was *well enough to care for my mother.* The government wants very much to enjoy its unpaid carer cake. And who wouldn’t? It’s care provision, and it’s unpaid!
The cynic in me sees both this and the winter fuel payment change are being used to get MPs to vote the pip reform through.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Free school meal rule change to make 500,000 more pupils eligible - BBC News
Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The cynic in me sees both this and the winter fuel payment change are being used to get MPs to vote the pip reform through.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Want to support the gender-diverse wild camping event in July, get an accessible toilet key via the "Pee in Peace" program or support or housing initiative?
You can donate here:
www.essehouse.co.uk/donate
You can donate here:
www.essehouse.co.uk/donate
Esse House
Esse House
www.essehouse.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Want to support the gender-diverse wild camping event in July, get an accessible toilet key via the "Pee in Peace" program or support or housing initiative?
You can donate here:
www.essehouse.co.uk/donate
You can donate here:
www.essehouse.co.uk/donate