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🚨 We’re shocked and disappointed.
The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future.
These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks.
The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future.
These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks.
July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚨 We’re shocked and disappointed.
The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future.
These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks.
The UK government has pushed through HUGE cuts to Universal Credit for disabled people applying in the future.
These cuts will be devastating. They risk pushing even more disabled people to food banks.
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And the Universal Credit bill has passed. Some of the sickest people in the country will suffer needlessly more now. There is no justification, no excuse. Just ugly, cruel choices by ministers too cowardly to tax the wealthy rather than cut the poor. A shameful day for Starmer’s Labour.
July 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
And the Universal Credit bill has passed. Some of the sickest people in the country will suffer needlessly more now. There is no justification, no excuse. Just ugly, cruel choices by ministers too cowardly to tax the wealthy rather than cut the poor. A shameful day for Starmer’s Labour.
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The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
July 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
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Vote them out at the earliest opportunity meanwhile make sure that they are informed day by day of the dire impact on their constituents
skwawkbox.org/2025/07/01/e...
skwawkbox.org/2025/07/01/e...
Every MP who just voted Starmer-Kendall war on sick and disabled through to next stage – and who against
‘Rebels’ withdrew amendment, only 48 Labour MPs voted against and 50 MPs didn’t vote, so Kendall’s conscious-cruelty bill goes to 3rd reading DWP (Department for Work and Pu…
skwawkbox.org
July 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Vote them out at the earliest opportunity meanwhile make sure that they are informed day by day of the dire impact on their constituents
skwawkbox.org/2025/07/01/e...
skwawkbox.org/2025/07/01/e...
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37 Labour MPs (over 60 in total) have signed reasoned amendment to block the bill
July 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
37 Labour MPs (over 60 in total) have signed reasoned amendment to block the bill
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I'm standing with disabled people.
I’m voting NO to disability benefit cuts.
The Government must press pause and rework this policy working alongside disabled people's charities and groups.
I’m voting NO to disability benefit cuts.
The Government must press pause and rework this policy working alongside disabled people's charities and groups.
July 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I'm standing with disabled people.
I’m voting NO to disability benefit cuts.
The Government must press pause and rework this policy working alongside disabled people's charities and groups.
I’m voting NO to disability benefit cuts.
The Government must press pause and rework this policy working alongside disabled people's charities and groups.
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The Disability Cuts Bill is still a huge attack on disabled people, despite the changes.
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
June 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Disability Cuts Bill is still a huge attack on disabled people, despite the changes.
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’ve written in The Guardian on why MPs must vote it down.
MPs face a simple choice: will you back a Bill that will hit 100,000s of disabled people from next year?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There has been no public consultation with disabled people about the proposals on PIP. This is not just about process, it makes disabled people worse off.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
June 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
There has been no public consultation with disabled people about the proposals on PIP. This is not just about process, it makes disabled people worse off.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
I've just asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what she will do to ensure her department regains the trust of disabled people.
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MPs are being asked to vote on billions in cuts, based on a last-minute new draft or verbal promises.
The Govt plans to cram the rest of the Bill into 1 day.
No real scrutiny or consultation.
The debate around this Bill has become too toxic. It should simply be scrapped.
The Govt plans to cram the rest of the Bill into 1 day.
No real scrutiny or consultation.
The debate around this Bill has become too toxic. It should simply be scrapped.
June 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
MPs are being asked to vote on billions in cuts, based on a last-minute new draft or verbal promises.
The Govt plans to cram the rest of the Bill into 1 day.
No real scrutiny or consultation.
The debate around this Bill has become too toxic. It should simply be scrapped.
The Govt plans to cram the rest of the Bill into 1 day.
No real scrutiny or consultation.
The debate around this Bill has become too toxic. It should simply be scrapped.
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Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
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Sadly the UC & PIP Bill as it stands will still impose brutal cuts, pushing huge numbers of people who desperately need support into poverty.
It is clear that the Bill must be withdrawn. 👇
It is clear that the Bill must be withdrawn. 👇
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sadly the UC & PIP Bill as it stands will still impose brutal cuts, pushing huge numbers of people who desperately need support into poverty.
It is clear that the Bill must be withdrawn. 👇
It is clear that the Bill must be withdrawn. 👇
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If the government agrees disabled people need this support now, we have to make sure it’s there for disabled people who need it in the future.
We need MPs to vote against these cuts next week. Email yours now 👇
action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...
We need MPs to vote against these cuts next week. Email yours now 👇
action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...
Your MP must vote against cruel cuts to disability support
Our social security system should be there for us all, especially when we need it most. But the UK government has proposed huge cuts to disabled people’s support which are going through Parliament now...
action.trussell.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If the government agrees disabled people need this support now, we have to make sure it’s there for disabled people who need it in the future.
We need MPs to vote against these cuts next week. Email yours now 👇
action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...
We need MPs to vote against these cuts next week. Email yours now 👇
action.trussell.org.uk/your-mp-must...
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🚨 Joint statement: Unacceptable “concessions” on the disability cuts MUST be rejected.
Signed by @justtreatment.org, @nsunnews.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, Crips against Cuts, Mad Youth Organise and Taking the PIP.
👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/unaccep...
Signed by @justtreatment.org, @nsunnews.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, Crips against Cuts, Mad Youth Organise and Taking the PIP.
👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/unaccep...
June 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🚨 Joint statement: Unacceptable “concessions” on the disability cuts MUST be rejected.
Signed by @justtreatment.org, @nsunnews.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, Crips against Cuts, Mad Youth Organise and Taking the PIP.
👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/unaccep...
Signed by @justtreatment.org, @nsunnews.bsky.social, @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social, Crips against Cuts, Mad Youth Organise and Taking the PIP.
👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/unaccep...
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The government’s so-called concessions to their disastrous welfare reforms are wholly inadequate and will still push millions of vulnerable people into poverty.
They must scrap the whole bill.
They must scrap the whole bill.
Government makes concessions to Labour rebels over welfare reforms
Sir Keir Starmer has made an offer to rebel MPs in a bid to pass his reforms to the welfare and benefits.
news.sky.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The government’s so-called concessions to their disastrous welfare reforms are wholly inadequate and will still push millions of vulnerable people into poverty.
They must scrap the whole bill.
They must scrap the whole bill.
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Keir Starmer's PIP concessions aren't good news for anyone not yet disabled, because they will bear the price if and when they are. Labour should be ashamed if it falls for this. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
Do not be young. Do not be ill. Do not be old. Labour is intent on failing you.
As The Telegraph reported last night:
Sir Keir Starmer has caved to welfare rebels by agreeing that existing disability claimants can keep their benefits.
In a major concession, The Telegraph underst...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Keir Starmer's PIP concessions aren't good news for anyone not yet disabled, because they will bear the price if and when they are. Labour should be ashamed if it falls for this. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...
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In light of Labour's new plans to deny Personal Independence Payments to new claimants:
June 27, 2025 at 5:56 AM
In light of Labour's new plans to deny Personal Independence Payments to new claimants:
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Short thread on Yvette Cooper's decision to ban Palestine Action. 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Short thread on Yvette Cooper's decision to ban Palestine Action. 🧵
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🚀 Public support for electoral reform is the highest it's been since records began
💥 60% now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🌹 Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, welcomes the news
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💥 60% now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🌹 Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, welcomes the news
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June 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🚀 Public support for electoral reform is the highest it's been since records began
💥 60% now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🌹 Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, welcomes the news
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💥 60% now want to change to a fair, proportional voting system... including a majority of supporters of every party
🌹 Chair of @appgfairelections.bsky.social, Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk, welcomes the news
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This is what Keir Starmer posted in 2016 when the Tories were proposing cuts to Personal Independence Payments ...
Now Labour MPs are forcing a vote on his "unfair and unacceptable disability benefit cuts"
Now Labour MPs are forcing a vote on his "unfair and unacceptable disability benefit cuts"
June 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This is what Keir Starmer posted in 2016 when the Tories were proposing cuts to Personal Independence Payments ...
Now Labour MPs are forcing a vote on his "unfair and unacceptable disability benefit cuts"
Now Labour MPs are forcing a vote on his "unfair and unacceptable disability benefit cuts"
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“Already in the last six years homelessness among disabled families has risen by 75%. What’s going to happen when people can’t use their PIP or the health component of their Universal credit to top up their rent and bills?”
Susanna Reid
Susanna Reid
June 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
“Already in the last six years homelessness among disabled families has risen by 75%. What’s going to happen when people can’t use their PIP or the health component of their Universal credit to top up their rent and bills?”
Susanna Reid
Susanna Reid
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✂️ Labour’s own analysis shows cuts to PIP and Universal Credit will push 250,000 people into poverty - but they’re going ahead anyway.
Anas Sarwar must do the right thing and tell Scottish Labour MP’s to vote against these cuts.
Full story here: 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524998...
Anas Sarwar must do the right thing and tell Scottish Labour MP’s to vote against these cuts.
Full story here: 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524998...
June 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
✂️ Labour’s own analysis shows cuts to PIP and Universal Credit will push 250,000 people into poverty - but they’re going ahead anyway.
Anas Sarwar must do the right thing and tell Scottish Labour MP’s to vote against these cuts.
Full story here: 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524998...
Anas Sarwar must do the right thing and tell Scottish Labour MP’s to vote against these cuts.
Full story here: 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524998...
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Jeremy Corbyn's Independent Alliance have tabled an amendment against Labour's Universal Credit and PIP bill 👇
June 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Jeremy Corbyn's Independent Alliance have tabled an amendment against Labour's Universal Credit and PIP bill 👇
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We’re told these welfare cuts are the start of “reform”.
But what kind of reform starts by taking billions from those already struggling?
If this is the plan - to balance the books by shredding an already ragged safety net - I won’t back it.
Real reform uplifts. It doesn’t punch-down.
But what kind of reform starts by taking billions from those already struggling?
If this is the plan - to balance the books by shredding an already ragged safety net - I won’t back it.
Real reform uplifts. It doesn’t punch-down.
June 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
We’re told these welfare cuts are the start of “reform”.
But what kind of reform starts by taking billions from those already struggling?
If this is the plan - to balance the books by shredding an already ragged safety net - I won’t back it.
Real reform uplifts. It doesn’t punch-down.
But what kind of reform starts by taking billions from those already struggling?
If this is the plan - to balance the books by shredding an already ragged safety net - I won’t back it.
Real reform uplifts. It doesn’t punch-down.
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I’ve been making my way through the Welfare Reform Bill and this paragraph on the gov.uk website is genuinely disgusting.
Receiving a decent disability benefits rate “encourages sickness”, does it? Funny, I thought it just enabled severely ill and disabled people to eat.
Receiving a decent disability benefits rate “encourages sickness”, does it? Funny, I thought it just enabled severely ill and disabled people to eat.
June 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I’ve been making my way through the Welfare Reform Bill and this paragraph on the gov.uk website is genuinely disgusting.
Receiving a decent disability benefits rate “encourages sickness”, does it? Funny, I thought it just enabled severely ill and disabled people to eat.
Receiving a decent disability benefits rate “encourages sickness”, does it? Funny, I thought it just enabled severely ill and disabled people to eat.