I can't imagine how disabled people who rely on this support will be feeling watching the news today. I can promise Greens will fight these cruel cuts tooth & nail and I hope every principled MP across the house will do so too. #DisabilityBenefits

Absolutely shocking to see a Labour secretary of state stand at the despatch box and proudly announce slashing support for some of those who need it most - including removing the UC health top-up for young people, as if young disabled people don't exist?! #DisabilityBenefits

It's so frustrating that so many in/on the media refer to more people claiming #PIP and that 'it's unsustainable' with more than a whiff that this increase is all down to people claiming fraudulently or who need to get a grip. #BBCLauraK 1/

Yesterday, a Government press release claimed the number of people “considered too sick to work” had "quadrupled" since the pandemic (a "383% rise"). This is incorrect. In fact, it’s not even close. It's more like 40%.

This thread explains why 🧵1/7

'Targeting “cost savings” on disability benefits is not only immoral, it is the opposite of everything a Labour government is supposed to be.'

My column for the @theipaper.com ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/what...

As Ben's chart shows, overal welfare spending on non-pensioner households has grown slightly as a share of GDP - but not by much.

Hi @mindcharity.bsky.social @drsarahhughesceo.bsky.social,

People are noticing en masse that MIND isn’t standing up for mental health claimants as strongly as needed against the government’s contempt and disbelief. Time to step up.

Thanks.
Jay