‘PIP U-Turn Still Leaves Fears for Disabled in Kent’

A two-tier welfare system is 'completely normal', disability minister Sir Stephen Timms told the Commons - Manchester Evening News

The disability minister said a two-tier welfare system doesn't cause problems as Labour wins controversial welfare bill vote

‘PIP u-turn still leaves fears for disabled in Kent’

Disabled people in Kent fear a two-tier benefits system despite the government’s recent u-turn on welfare reforms.

Pembrokeshire MP welcomes PIP U-turn but warns disabled residents still face hardship

Henry Tuffnell vows to keep fighting for constituents as charities say Universal Credit cuts could cost thousands PEMBROKESHIRE MP Henry Tuffnell has welcomed a dramatic government U-turn on plans to cut Personal Independence Payment (PIP), but warned that many vulnerable residents in his constituency could still lose out under wider welfare reforms. The Labour MP was among dozens who signed an amendment aimed at blocking the bill in its origina…

Disabled in Kent still fear ‘two tier’ welfare system despite PIP u-turn

Campaigners for the disabled gathered in Kent to share views and experiences

Starmer’s Two-Tier Disability Cuts: Cruelty, Not a U-Turn

This is worth reading, from Another Angry Voice: The professional media hacks are reporting Keir Starmer’s backtrack on his party’s proposed disability cuts as another U-turn, but it’s not actually a change of direction, it’s just a strategic retreat to a new position of imposing destitution and harsh new restrictions on people who become sick or [...] The post Keir Starmer’s two-tier disability system is unacceptable | AAV appeared first on Vox…