Teri
@mettlesome-teri.bsky.social
Disabled/Disability activist. Political blogger. Socialist. Equality. Retired. Corbyn. Old and very sarcastic. Detest Tory party. I don’t answer DMs.
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Our country is in crisis. Bills are too high. People are being forced to live in mouldy, unaffordable homes. One in three kids is living in poverty.
The budget is this government's chance to turn things around: it's time to cut bills and tax billionaires.
The budget is this government's chance to turn things around: it's time to cut bills and tax billionaires.
At the Budget, the Green Party's message is clear: Cut Bills. Tax Billionaires.
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our country is in crisis. Bills are too high. People are being forced to live in mouldy, unaffordable homes. One in three kids is living in poverty.
The budget is this government's chance to turn things around: it's time to cut bills and tax billionaires.
The budget is this government's chance to turn things around: it's time to cut bills and tax billionaires.
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"It is fair to say that, but for the most robust Labour Party supporters, the arrival of Keir Starmer’s government has been an exasperating disappointment.
All over social media, Labour voters are threatening to put their cross elsewhere; but where?"
All over social media, Labour voters are threatening to put their cross elsewhere; but where?"
Show us some love, Labour, or it’s all over between us
Starmer's caution frustrates Labour’s base – timid policies, broken promises, and no bold vision in sight
eastangliabylines.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"It is fair to say that, but for the most robust Labour Party supporters, the arrival of Keir Starmer’s government has been an exasperating disappointment.
All over social media, Labour voters are threatening to put their cross elsewhere; but where?"
All over social media, Labour voters are threatening to put their cross elsewhere; but where?"
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Labour MPs speak up against the govt for treating vulnerable people as criminals.
Govt to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of all benefit claimants. Take money without court order, no right of appeal.
The same won't apply to tax dodgers, money launderers, scammers, other recipients of public money.
Govt to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of all benefit claimants. Take money without court order, no right of appeal.
The same won't apply to tax dodgers, money launderers, scammers, other recipients of public money.
Should benefit claimants risk having their bank accounts spied upon and driving licences revoked? I don’t think so | Neil Duncan-Jordan
MPs like me are horrified by proposals to treat vulnerable people as suspects simply because they need state support, says Neil Duncan-Jordan, the Labour MP for Poole
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Labour MPs speak up against the govt for treating vulnerable people as criminals.
Govt to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of all benefit claimants. Take money without court order, no right of appeal.
The same won't apply to tax dodgers, money launderers, scammers, other recipients of public money.
Govt to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of all benefit claimants. Take money without court order, no right of appeal.
The same won't apply to tax dodgers, money launderers, scammers, other recipients of public money.
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1. Because this issue is critical, but has received remarkably little coverage, here's a thread pulling out the key themes from my article yesterday, on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which puts decades of environmental protections to the torch. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime | George Monbiot
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:19 AM
1. Because this issue is critical, but has received remarkably little coverage, here's a thread pulling out the key themes from my article yesterday, on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which puts decades of environmental protections to the torch. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Swansea MP ‘politely declines’ disability group public meeting call
Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, has “politely declined” to meet with the disability groups Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) and Swansea University Against Disability Cuts (UADC) over planned disability benefit…
Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, has “politely declined” to meet with the disability groups Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) and Swansea University Against Disability Cuts (UADC) over planned disability benefit…
Swansea MP ‘politely declines’ disability group public meeting call
Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, has “politely declined” to meet with the disability groups Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) and Swansea University Against Disability Cuts (UADC) over planned disability benefit cuts.
swanseabaynews.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Swansea MP ‘politely declines’ disability group public meeting call
Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, has “politely declined” to meet with the disability groups Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) and Swansea University Against Disability Cuts (UADC) over planned disability benefit…
Torsten Bell, Labour MP for Swansea West, has “politely declined” to meet with the disability groups Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) and Swansea University Against Disability Cuts (UADC) over planned disability benefit…
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#DisabilityBenefits
#LobbyMps
Mass Lobby of MPs on disability Benefit Cuts 21.05.25
12 noon until 4pm
Westminster Hall Parliament
Please contact your MP & ask for a meeting on 21.05.25
Details here
dpac.uk.net/2025/04/mass...
#LobbyMps
Mass Lobby of MPs on disability Benefit Cuts 21.05.25
12 noon until 4pm
Westminster Hall Parliament
Please contact your MP & ask for a meeting on 21.05.25
Details here
dpac.uk.net/2025/04/mass...
Mass Lobby Against Benefit Cuts Event - DPAC
Date: 21st May 2025 Time: 12-4pm Organised by: Coalition Against Benefit Cuts, Disabled People Against Cuts, Disability Rights UK, WellAdapt Co-Sponsors:
dpac.uk.net
April 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
#DisabilityBenefits
#LobbyMps
Mass Lobby of MPs on disability Benefit Cuts 21.05.25
12 noon until 4pm
Westminster Hall Parliament
Please contact your MP & ask for a meeting on 21.05.25
Details here
dpac.uk.net/2025/04/mass...
#LobbyMps
Mass Lobby of MPs on disability Benefit Cuts 21.05.25
12 noon until 4pm
Westminster Hall Parliament
Please contact your MP & ask for a meeting on 21.05.25
Details here
dpac.uk.net/2025/04/mass...
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The more I see of this Labour government, from disability welfare cuts, to keeping the two child benefit cap, to its transphobic, anti-immigrant, and pro-hard Brexit stances, the more I hate it.
This isn’t a progressive government. It’s a Tory tribute act with a reddish hue. Labour isn’t working! 🥀
This isn’t a progressive government. It’s a Tory tribute act with a reddish hue. Labour isn’t working! 🥀
April 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The more I see of this Labour government, from disability welfare cuts, to keeping the two child benefit cap, to its transphobic, anti-immigrant, and pro-hard Brexit stances, the more I hate it.
This isn’t a progressive government. It’s a Tory tribute act with a reddish hue. Labour isn’t working! 🥀
This isn’t a progressive government. It’s a Tory tribute act with a reddish hue. Labour isn’t working! 🥀
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Even the OBR has admitted past disability benefit reforms (like the move from DLA to PIP) didn’t save what was promised. And Universal Credit delays dragged on for years. But still—they press ahead though we are gaining real momentum against these deadly
Cuts.
Cuts.
April 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Even the OBR has admitted past disability benefit reforms (like the move from DLA to PIP) didn’t save what was promised. And Universal Credit delays dragged on for years. But still—they press ahead though we are gaining real momentum against these deadly
Cuts.
Cuts.
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As someone who's covering the disability benefit cuts a lot at the moment, let me say this clearly: practically ALL the social media discussion about those cuts is happening on twitter and facebook. ALL. There's hardly anything on Bluesky. My Bluesky feed is full of Brits posting about America.
April 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As someone who's covering the disability benefit cuts a lot at the moment, let me say this clearly: practically ALL the social media discussion about those cuts is happening on twitter and facebook. ALL. There's hardly anything on Bluesky. My Bluesky feed is full of Brits posting about America.
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See more on the impacts of the Govt's disability benefit cuts here from @jrf-uk.bsky.social :
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
Where will cuts to sickness and disability benefits fall hardest?
JRF analysis shows that more people receive social security for health issues and disabilities in Labour’s heartlands.
www.jrf.org.uk
April 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
See more on the impacts of the Govt's disability benefit cuts here from @jrf-uk.bsky.social :
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
www.jrf.org.uk/social-secur... 2/2
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People in North of England and Wales would be the hardest hit by disability benefit cuts.
They will suffer three times the economic impact and with twice as many affected residents as London and the south-east.
Deprived areas have more people with disabilities.
No impact assessment from govt.
They will suffer three times the economic impact and with twice as many affected residents as London and the south-east.
Deprived areas have more people with disabilities.
No impact assessment from govt.
Wales and north of England face disability cuts ‘double whammy’
Policy in Practice analysis shows twice as many people affected in north-east, north-west and Wales than in London and south-east
www.theguardian.com
April 25, 2025 at 7:10 AM
People in North of England and Wales would be the hardest hit by disability benefit cuts.
They will suffer three times the economic impact and with twice as many affected residents as London and the south-east.
Deprived areas have more people with disabilities.
No impact assessment from govt.
They will suffer three times the economic impact and with twice as many affected residents as London and the south-east.
Deprived areas have more people with disabilities.
No impact assessment from govt.
Tell me Labour supporters on this app. Are you proud of Labour government? 👇🏻 Are you proud of the violence they’re about to unleash on the most impoverished and vulnerable in society? Do you sleep well at night? Your silence is complicit. Hold them to account. Speak out 🗣️🗣️🗣️
April 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Tell me Labour supporters on this app. Are you proud of Labour government? 👇🏻 Are you proud of the violence they’re about to unleash on the most impoverished and vulnerable in society? Do you sleep well at night? Your silence is complicit. Hold them to account. Speak out 🗣️🗣️🗣️
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"How can you justify this?"
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
April 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"How can you justify this?"
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
I have written to Rachel Reeves to share my constituents' profound distress over the cuts to disability benefits.
We are appalled by the government's cruelty - and we will not back down.
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🚨 £4.8bn in disability social security cuts — AND the govt ruled out input on the most damaging policies.
They're breaking their own rules by shutting out people with disabilities from decisions that will directly affect their lives.
An absolute sham.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
They're breaking their own rules by shutting out people with disabilities from decisions that will directly affect their lives.
An absolute sham.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Labour benefit cuts consultation labeled a ‘sham’ as PIP changes not up for debate
Campaigners have called the conversation a ‘sham’ as people are invited to discuss only half of the proposals
www.independent.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🚨 £4.8bn in disability social security cuts — AND the govt ruled out input on the most damaging policies.
They're breaking their own rules by shutting out people with disabilities from decisions that will directly affect their lives.
An absolute sham.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
They're breaking their own rules by shutting out people with disabilities from decisions that will directly affect their lives.
An absolute sham.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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I have had to talk multiple friends out of suicide thanks to this government's cuts to disability benefits and transphobia, and I don't even *have* many friends.
Maybe if you don't want to be yelled at, you wouldn't be complicit in that...
Maybe if you don't want to be yelled at, you wouldn't be complicit in that...
Really disappointing to see Bluesky so swiftly being used for angry broadcasting of short sentences just as X was.
People say they want to engage with MPs then just scream at us and wonder why many don’t engage. 🧵
People say they want to engage with MPs then just scream at us and wonder why many don’t engage. 🧵
April 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I have had to talk multiple friends out of suicide thanks to this government's cuts to disability benefits and transphobia, and I don't even *have* many friends.
Maybe if you don't want to be yelled at, you wouldn't be complicit in that...
Maybe if you don't want to be yelled at, you wouldn't be complicit in that...
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GDP jump offers Rachel Reeves some light.
Will govt end dept cuts, disability benefit cuts; two child benefit cap, income tax threshold freeze?
Average real wage unchanged since 2008. Growth hasn't trickled down.
Need stronger unions and progressive taxation to help low/middle income earners.
Will govt end dept cuts, disability benefit cuts; two child benefit cap, income tax threshold freeze?
Average real wage unchanged since 2008. Growth hasn't trickled down.
Need stronger unions and progressive taxation to help low/middle income earners.
GDP jump offers Rachel Reeves some light as UK enters Trump tariff tunnel
Growth defied forecasts that chancellor had hobbled economy, but trade war casts long shadow
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:07 AM
GDP jump offers Rachel Reeves some light.
Will govt end dept cuts, disability benefit cuts; two child benefit cap, income tax threshold freeze?
Average real wage unchanged since 2008. Growth hasn't trickled down.
Need stronger unions and progressive taxation to help low/middle income earners.
Will govt end dept cuts, disability benefit cuts; two child benefit cap, income tax threshold freeze?
Average real wage unchanged since 2008. Growth hasn't trickled down.
Need stronger unions and progressive taxation to help low/middle income earners.
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"More Labour MPs increase pressure on Keir Starmer to tax wealth over disability cuts amid rebellion fears" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mor...
More Labour MPs increase pressure on Keir Starmer to tax wealth over disability cuts amid rebellion fears
The calls for a wealth tax come amid fears of an explosive government rebellion, The London Economic can exclusively reveal.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
"More Labour MPs increase pressure on Keir Starmer to tax wealth over disability cuts amid rebellion fears" www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/mor...
Really disappointing to see Labour Party target disabled people and about to plunge 400k into deeper poverty and destitution including 50k children. With zero safeguards or safety net. Disabled people will die. How about you engage with people concerns instead of playing victim.
Really disappointing to see Bluesky so swiftly being used for angry broadcasting of short sentences just as X was.
People say they want to engage with MPs then just scream at us and wonder why many don’t engage. 🧵
People say they want to engage with MPs then just scream at us and wonder why many don’t engage. 🧵
April 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Really disappointing to see Labour Party target disabled people and about to plunge 400k into deeper poverty and destitution including 50k children. With zero safeguards or safety net. Disabled people will die. How about you engage with people concerns instead of playing victim.
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Leading disabled people’s organisations have written to work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall to express “serious concerns” about the human rights implications of her “incredibly dangerous” plans to cut spending on disability benefits.
Disabled people’s organisations tell Kendall benefit cuts are ‘incredibly dangerous’ and consultation is a ‘sham’
Leading disabled people’s organisations (DPO) have written to work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall to express “serious concerns” about the human rights implications of her “incredibly dangerous”…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Leading disabled people’s organisations have written to work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall to express “serious concerns” about the human rights implications of her “incredibly dangerous” plans to cut spending on disability benefits.
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The public sees #DisabilityBenefits reforms as harsh. Even Labour voters are turning:
– 44% say the reforms are too harsh
– 42% of Labour voters agree
– Just 16% say it built trust in Labour’s fiscal plans
This isn’t strength. It’s cruelty.
‘More in Common’ public survey. tinyurl.com/5a5wt6wt
– 44% say the reforms are too harsh
– 42% of Labour voters agree
– Just 16% say it built trust in Labour’s fiscal plans
This isn’t strength. It’s cruelty.
‘More in Common’ public survey. tinyurl.com/5a5wt6wt
tinyurl.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The public sees #DisabilityBenefits reforms as harsh. Even Labour voters are turning:
– 44% say the reforms are too harsh
– 42% of Labour voters agree
– Just 16% say it built trust in Labour’s fiscal plans
This isn’t strength. It’s cruelty.
‘More in Common’ public survey. tinyurl.com/5a5wt6wt
– 44% say the reforms are too harsh
– 42% of Labour voters agree
– Just 16% say it built trust in Labour’s fiscal plans
This isn’t strength. It’s cruelty.
‘More in Common’ public survey. tinyurl.com/5a5wt6wt
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April 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Disability cuts, the two-child benefit cap, refusing to pay refuse a good wage, hiring PAs while not hiring qualified doctors, rising energy costs, cost of living increases, these are all vital facets of public infrastructure everyone depends on, especially the most vulnerable in society.
Thread
Thread
April 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Disability cuts, the two-child benefit cap, refusing to pay refuse a good wage, hiring PAs while not hiring qualified doctors, rising energy costs, cost of living increases, these are all vital facets of public infrastructure everyone depends on, especially the most vulnerable in society.
Thread
Thread
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Disability benefit cuts for the poorest, but ...
"Tax cuts for Elon Musk and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/tax-cut...
"Tax cuts for Elon Musk and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/tax-cut...
Tax cuts for Elon Musk and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms
It comes after Trump's 'liberation day' saw the majority of trading partners, including the UK, hit with tariffs
www.thelondoneconomic.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Disability benefit cuts for the poorest, but ...
"Tax cuts for Elon Musk and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/tax-cut...
"Tax cuts for Elon Musk and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/tax-cut...
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3m UK households will be hit by disability/incapacity benefit cuts. Sick/Disabled will be made ‘invisible’.
Loss of benefits will “erase some of the most vulnerable people” from the system; increase poverty & homelessness; threaten survival.
Oppose the cuts. Tax the rich.
Loss of benefits will “erase some of the most vulnerable people” from the system; increase poverty & homelessness; threaten survival.
Oppose the cuts. Tax the rich.
Ill and disabled people will be made ‘invisible’ by UK benefit cuts, say experts
Those who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in Practice
www.theguardian.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
3m UK households will be hit by disability/incapacity benefit cuts. Sick/Disabled will be made ‘invisible’.
Loss of benefits will “erase some of the most vulnerable people” from the system; increase poverty & homelessness; threaten survival.
Oppose the cuts. Tax the rich.
Loss of benefits will “erase some of the most vulnerable people” from the system; increase poverty & homelessness; threaten survival.
Oppose the cuts. Tax the rich.