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bremaininspain.com Bremain in Spain @bremaininspain.com · Mar 7
DWP has come under fire from a prominent thinktank for its plans to cut disability & sickness benefits, with calls for a reevaluation of eligibility criteria rather than further restrictions. The claims Labour made around ‘savings’ from the cuts are not as much as the gov is making out they are!
Labour is exaggerating how much its DWP cuts will save - just to penalise disabled people
Yet again, Labour has been exposed for making ideological cuts rather than anything that makes economic sense - this time, around DWP changes
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scottsantens.com Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · Feb 3
Not all work is a job.
Not all jobs are work.
Not all work is meaningful.
Not all jobs are meaningful.
Not all meaning is obtained through jobs or work.

Good jobs, meaningful work, and the pursuit of purpose are all better enabled by the creation of an unconditional universal basic income floor.
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scottsantens.com Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · Oct 30
The results of the Dutch experiments were that dropping work requirements and instead trusting people to find work didn't decrease work and also led to increased trust in return, plus better health. Not clawing back benefits as income increased led to more employment.

Combine those, and that's UBI.
The Results The findings, published around 2020, were nuanced but provided powerful ammunition for parties like D66 advocating for a shift away from strict conditionality. 1. Employment Effects were Neutral (which was good news) The most critical finding for proponents was that people did not stop working. Critics had feared that removing the obligation to apply for jobs would make people "lazy." The experiments proved this wrong. The groups that were exempt from strict rules found paid work at roughly the same rate as the group that was forced to apply for jobs under threat of sanctions. 2. Significant Boost in Well-being While employment didn't skyrocket, almost every other metric did for the "trust" groups. Participants reported: Better health: Less stress and fewer mental health issues. Increased trust: A much higher degree of trust in the government and social institutions. Social participation: Many used their newfound freedom to do volunteer work or provide informal care, which they hadn't had the energy or time for when forced to constantly apply for jobs they weren't going to get. 3. Part-time Work Increased In some cities, specifically the groups allowed to keep more of their outside earnings, there was a noticeable increase in part-time employment. This suggested that financial incentives (the "carrot") worked better than sanctions (the "stick"). Conclusion used for the 2025 Platform The key takeaway D66 likely leveraged for their successful 2025 campaign was that the expensive, bureaucratic apparatus of monitoring and punishing people was effectively useless at getting them into work, but very effective at making them miserable. By pointing to these results, they could argue that their proposed "individual basic amount" was not radical "socialism," but scientifically-backed "pragmatism"—a way to achieve the same economic outcomes while vastly improving public health and reducing government bureaucracy.
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disrightsuk.bsky.social Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Apr 24
🪧Benefit Cuts are Cruel and Unfair

'The government claims it is trying to fix a “broken benefits system,” but it is the hostile and discriminatory culture and systems that need to be fixed.'

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UK government’s disability benefit cuts are cruel and unfair
We must unite against harmful cuts and work towards a society that values Disabled people as equal citizens, writes Fazilet Hadi I have been a Disabled person since losing my sight in my teenage yea...
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resolutionfoundation.org Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · Feb 4
Join us next week for a major conference launching our new book on lower income families in Britain and the challenges they face today.

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welshnattheatre.bsky.social Welsh National Theatre @welshnattheatre.bsky.social · Oct 31
Thank you to everyone at Theatr Clwyd for giving us a tour around your beautifully redeveloped spaces. What a magnificent theatre. Congratulations to the whole team. We can’t wait to bring Our Town here next February.
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scottsantens.com Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · Oct 30
This just happened in the The Netherlands today. The centrist "D66" party, running on a platform that includes a universal basic income, won the most votes, positioning its leader to become the new PM. You heard that right, UBI is now a moderate position there and seen as a pragmatic solution to AI.
D66's Rise on Social Liberal Platform Sparks Debate on Shifting Political Labels The Hague - The strong performance of the Dutch political party Democrats 66 (D66) in the general election on October 29, 2025, where they tied for the most seats, has ignited a conversation about the evolution of political ideologies. Running on an explicitly social liberal platform, D66's success, which included a proposal for an "individual basic amount" akin to a Universal Basic Income (UBI), has led many to observe a notable shift in how such policies are framed – from being decried as "Socialist" just a few years ago to now being considered "pragmatic centrism." In the recent election, D66, led by Rob Jetten, secured 26 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, a significant gain that positioned them as a major force in the coalition negotiations.[1][2] Their campaign was characterized by a positive and forward-looking message, with analysts noting that voters were drawn to their "stable, centrist coalition" appeal.[3] A key plank of their platform was the introduction of an "individual basic amount," a policy aimed at simplifying the current complex benefits system.[4] This proposal is seen by many as a form of UBI, an idea that has been debated in the Netherlands for decades. Historically, the concept of a basic income has seen support from various corners of the Dutch political landscape. As far back as the 1990s, figures within D66 publicly favored the idea.[4] The GreenLeft party (GroenLinks) has also previously endorsed a form of negative income tax with the long-term goal of a basic income.[4] However, mainstream parties, including the Labour Party (PvdA) and the conservative VVD, have historically been more hesitant or outright opposed, often raising concerns about the work ethic and the underlying principles of the existing social security system.[5] The recent success of D66's proposal has prompted reflection on a potential shift in the political discourse. D66's "Individual Basic Amount": A Closer Look at the Proposal The social-liberal party D66 has centered its successful 2025 election campaign on a significant overhaul of the Dutch social security system, introducing a proposal for an "individual basic amount" for every adult citizen. This plan, a cornerstone of their manifesto, aims to replace the current complex web of benefits and allowances with a single, more direct form of income support. Core Principles of the Proposal: The fundamental idea behind the "individual basic amount" is to provide a foundational income floor for all adults in the Netherlands.[1][2] This would function in two primary ways: For those with sufficient income: It would act as a tax credit, reducing their overall tax burden.[3][4] For those with little to no income: It would be disbursed as a direct cash payment.[3][4] This system is designed to simplify the current labyrinthine benefits system, which D66 argues is overly bureaucratic and often difficult for citizens to navigate.[1] The party's manifesto explicitly states the goal is to move towards a system that offers more financial security and simplicity. Phasing Out Existing Benefits: A key component of the proposal is the gradual elimination of several existing allowances. The health and childcare allowances are specifically targeted to be eventually scrapped and integrated into the new "individual basic amount."[5] This consolidation is intended to streamline support and reduce the administrative overhead associated with the current multi-benefit system. Funding the Transition: D66 plans to finance this ambitious overhaul through a broader restructuring of the tax system. One of the primary funding mechanisms outlined is the phasing out of the existing mortgage interest tax relief.[6] Additionally, the party has proposed increasing taxes on wealth and introducing a "millionaire's tax" to generate further revenue. This approach signals a shift in the tax burden...
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UN calls for ‘corrective measures’ to Tory disability benefit reforms, just as Labour prepares cuts of its own
A report by the United Nations (UN) has called on the UK government to take “corrective measures” to address the impact of cuts to disability benefits introduced under Conservative governments, jus…
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campaignfdj.bsky.social Campaign for Disability Justice @campaignfdj.bsky.social · Feb 26
Disabled people face a higher risk of poverty, partly due to additional costs associated with disability.

With energy costs rising again - Disabled people cannot afford cuts.

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mirror.co.uk The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · Feb 3
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled its intentions to revamp health and disability benefit services, throwing a lifeline with the modernisation of processes surrounding Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
DWP confirms major changes to 'transform' how PIP is claimed
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disrightsuk.bsky.social Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Apr 16
Campaign Launch!📢

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Join Amnesty UK in-person or online for the launch of a campaign uncovering the realities of social security in the UK.
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Alt Text; Image on red white and black background says stop the government cuts welfare not warfare public meeting Tuesday 29th April 2025 Pelican House, Cambridge Heath Road Lindon E1 5QJ (also online please get in touch for link details) Speakers from Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) PCS trade union local and national campaigners. Logos of DPAC and Tower Hamlets Trade Council
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dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social Disabled People Against Cuts - DPAC @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social · Apr 25
#WelfareNotWarfare

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Wednesday 7th May 2025
Alt text of image: On a cream background in red Text On left hand side of meme are the supporting organisations of the protest DPAC, South East London People’s assembly, Lewisham Trades Council, Lewisham Stop the War, Lewisham CND and we Demand Change In red text it says Stop Labour’s Welfare Cuts Lewisham Protest Wednesday 7th May 2025 6.30pm Lewisham Town Hall SE6 4RU Then there is a picture of disabled people protesting in london at the bottom of the graphic
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inequalitynews.bsky.social Inequality News @inequalitynews.bsky.social · Apr 28
📢 PLEASE do continue to write to your #Labour MPs to ask them to oppose the upcoming benefit cuts that the govt wants to pass. MPs and Ministers are wobbling on this and we can all help convince them to do the right thing and vote down this callous, stupid, and frankly #Tory policy. Thank You! 👍♥️✊
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gftu.org.uk General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · Apr 23
“We need an end to the austerity that keeps our children in poverty, that keeps our families in poverty and that shuts off future progress for future generations.”

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mills4humanity.bsky.social Millionaires for Humanity @mills4humanity.bsky.social · Apr 23
Economic inequality could become biological inequality!

Historian Yuval Noah Harari's stark warning about the future if we don't address inequality.

Millionaires for Humanity believe a #WealthTax is crucial to ensure tech benefits ALL 🌍, not just the wealthy few.
April 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM