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unitesharon.bsky.social
😡Disabled benefits cuts are divisive and sinister.

#TakingThePip #WelfareReforms

Government must pull the bill and start again.
June 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
valen1971.bsky.social
Well said, Diane Abbott. I really hope my MP @thurrockjen.bsky.social stands up against these so-called "reforms".
#ukpolitics #benefitcuts #disabilitybenefitcuts #welfarereforms
March 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
filiacharity.bsky.social
Today we share our response tothe DWP consultation on #WelfareReforms – it's clear from what Women told us, these reforms could lead to significant harm.

#WelfareBill #TakingThePIP #DisabilityBenefits
July 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
tozdee.bsky.social
Totally confident that the #MSM in #Scotland will be asking #AnasSarwar for his take on the #benefitcuts, I mean #welfarereforms proposed by #Labour, as I'm sure he'll be very vocal in his opposition to them! Aye, that'll be fucking right!
March 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
maryeilmicdom.bsky.social
Does anyone know what, if any, changes are intended for contributions-based ESA? #welfarereforms #takingthePIP
July 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
meassociation.org.uk
Guardian: Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for ‘invisible in society’ 

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n8cepzh

#WelfareReforms #WelfareCuts #BenefitsCuts #TakingThePIP #pwME #MECFS #LongCovid
Labour MP suspended for opposing disability cuts will keep speaking for ‘invisible in society’
Rachael Maskell, one of four Labour MPs to lose whip, stands by actions and says party needs to be ‘broad church that listens to each other’
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July 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
mefoggydog.bsky.social
The proposed #WelfareReforms aren't 'unpopular'.

They will cause distress, destitution and/or death in the disabled community.

I don't care why MPs vote against it (lose votes/anti-Labour), I'd just prefer them to vote against due to the threat of harm to human beings 🤷‍♀️
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May 24, 2025 at 6:59 AM
filiacharity.bsky.social
Today, we have submitted our response to the DWP consultation on the #WelfareReforms.

We will be sharing this, along with a statement. Our heartfelt thanks to the Women with disabilities or caring responsibilities for giving us their time & expertise.

#TakingThePIP #WelfareNotWarfare #StopTheCuts
filiacharity.bsky.social FiLiA @filiacharity.bsky.social · Jun 24
Over the last two months, #FiLiA listened to Women with disabilities or caring responsibilities – it is clear from what they have told us that the reforms could lead to significant harm.

#DisabilityRebellion #TakingThePIP #StopTheCuts #WelfareNotWarfare #WelfareReformBill
June 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
cabruce.bsky.social
From the BMJ #BenefitCuts #WelfareReforms www.bmj.com/content/388/...
UK welfare reforms threaten health of the most vulnerable
Cuts to disability benefits will worsen health and the economy The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will set out the UK government’s spending plans in her spring statement on 26 March.1 Th...
www.bmj.com
March 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
actionforme.bsky.social
Following the dramatic U-turn by the government in withdrawing the proposal to change PIP eligibility & subsequent passing of the welfare bill, we've issued the following response👇

www.actionforme.org.uk/our-response...

#pwME #MECFS #MylagicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #WelfareReforms #TakingThePIP
Our response: Concessions & the passing of the welfare bill - Action for ME
Last night, the government’s welfare bill was passed by 335 votes to 260. As an organisation, we continued to oppose the bill...
www.actionforme.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
meassociation.org.uk
MP Tessa Munt emails the MEA regarding the DWP’s training guidance on ME/CFS

With permission, we have published their email correspondence on the blog: https://meassociation.org.uk/7i65

#pwME #MECFS #WelfareReforms
MP Tessa Munt emails the MEA regarding the DWP's training guidance on ME/CFS - The ME Association
Photo of Tessa Munt ©House of Commons/Roger Harris – image […]
meassociation.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
suzannebull71.bsky.social
Up yours to this government & their despicable #WelfareReforms If you think you’re going take my #PIP then I’m going to live my best life & run rings around you! #BeingIllIsNotACrime #Fightback Solidarity with my #DisabledCommunity #TakingThePip & @fight4lifeuk.bsky.social
A white-skinned wheelchair user, sitting in her manual wheelchair, in a garden, filled with people. She’s wearing a long, blue, silk dress with large flowers, black-rimmed glasses, a large gold necklace with many chains, gold earrings, silver face piercings, gold & silver rings & a gold watch. She’s smiling, holding up a large wine glass which is half-filled.
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
foleyjerry.bsky.social
#ToriesGone273

#Labour #Change
#DisabilityCuts
#PovertyIsAPoliticalChoice
#AusterityKills

#FreePalestine 🇵🇸

#SpringStatement & #WelfareReforms ‘will lose votes’ (IMO so will Support for #NetanyahuWarCriminal), Labour Members say, as Poll shows most back #WealthTax
labourlist.org/2025/04/spri...
Spring Statement and welfare reforms ‘will lose votes’, Labour members say – as poll shows most back a wealth tax - LabourList
The vast majority of Labour members expect the government’s Spring Statement and welfare reforms will cause the party to lose public support, according to exclusive polling by Survation for LabourList...
labourlist.org
April 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
centreforcare.bsky.social
At #PMQs yesterday @libdemdaisy.bsky.social was right to highlight the serious impact that the UK gov's proposed #welfarereforms could have on #carers.
As @charliegrosset.bsky.social sets out, these changes risk pushing more carers into poverty and crisis: centreforcare.ac.uk/commentary/2... 1/2
June 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
bazblackadder.bsky.social
"Causing people suffer because you hate them is terrible. But Causing people suffer, because you've forgotten how to care? That's really hard to understand" ~ Dr Julian Bashir ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" - '3.11 Past Tense') #Welfarereforms #TakingthePip #Pip #Welfarecuts #PIP #DWP
June 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
suzannebull71.bsky.social
themusingsofspu.com/blog/ My new blog post is up & it’s all about the #WelfareReforms & other realities for #DisabledPeople in the UK. It comes with a #TriggerWarning @lizoriordan.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social #TakingThePip #Fight4Life #AccessToWorkCollective
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July 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
meassociation.org.uk
In a major moment for our community, Tessa Munt MP has quoted directly from MEA policy work during a Westminster Hall debate on support for people with ME. 

Read the briefing that the MEA provided here: https://meassociation.org.uk/hmm2

#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #TakingThePIP #WelfareReforms
ME Association's Welfare Briefing for Westminster Hall Debate - The ME Association
In a major moment for our community, Tessa Munt MP […]
meassociation.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
scribblerpen.bsky.social
Uk Government's #WelfareReforms breach international law, according to expert legal opinion by Jamie Burton KC, Doughty Street Chambers, commissioned by Equity @equityuk.bsky.social
www.equity.org.uk/news/2025/we...

Full legal opinion www.equity.org.uk/media/254d4q...
Welfare reforms breach international law, says new expert legal opinion
New expert legal opinion says the government’s welfare reforms “result in very serious breaches” of international human rights law and constitute “human rights violations for disabled people” and desc...
www.equity.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
foleyjerry.bsky.social
#ToriesGone272

#Labour #Change
#DisabilityCuts
#PovertyIsAPoliticalChoice
#AusterityKills

#FreePalestine 🇵🇸

#SpringStatement & #WelfareReforms ‘will lose votes’ (IMO so will Support for #NetanyahuWarCriminal), Labour Members say, as Poll shows most back #WealthTax
labourlist.org/2025/04/spri...
Spring Statement and welfare reforms ‘will lose votes’, Labour members say – as poll shows most back a wealth tax - LabourList
The vast majority of Labour members expect the government’s Spring Statement and welfare reforms will cause the party to lose public support, according to exclusive polling by Survation for LabourList...
labourlist.org
April 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
filiacharity.bsky.social
We spoke to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s proposed #WelfareReforms

Our statement, briefing to MPs and full consultation response can be read here:

www.filia.org.uk/latest-news/...
Women speak out against the welfare reforms — FiLiA
FiLiA has spoken to women across the UK with disabilities or caring responsibilities about the Government’s welfare reform proposals.  It is clear from what they have told us that the reforms cou...
www.filia.org.uk
July 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
grantsrivers.bsky.social
Many people confuse Personal Independence Payment.

It is a benefit to help those with health needs.

Those who are able to, can work & claim PIP at the same time to help them with their needs.

#WelfareReforms
June 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
actionforme.bsky.social
2/2

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#TakingThePIP #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #LongCovid #WelfareReforms
Dozens of Labour MPs back bid to block benefits changes
MPs including senior Labour figures sign an amendment that could sink the welfare reform bill.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
inflamneurouk.bsky.social
We are keeping an eye on the ongoing discussions in parliament this afternoon and tomorrow. Our CEO, Rich, has read through the statement released by government earlier on this afternoon, and here are his initial thoughts.

#PIP #WelfareReforms
June 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
bazblackadder.bsky.social
"Causing people suffer because you hate them is terrible. But Causing people suffer, because you've forgotten how to care? That's really hard to understand" ~ Dr Julian Bashir ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" - '3.11 Past Tense') #Welfarereforms #TakingthePip #Pip #Welfarecuts #PIP #DWP
June 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
legalactiongroup.bsky.social
📢OUT NOW📚 The March issue of 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 is here!

"My manifesto: Towards ending removal of babies at birth"

@oliverconway.bsky.social sets out a list of #WelfareReforms he says would keep more newborns with their mothers & (he hopes) put childcare lawyers like him out of a job➡️ hi.switchy.io/s9u_
March 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM