A MAN chained himself to the railings of a Jobcentre in a row over benefit payments. David Garbett, of Southwick, said he was left without money after his employment and support allowance, £99 per week, which he received fortnightly, was … Continue reading
It is not just the Tory faithful who wish to see the end of the welfare system as we know it, the Labour Party too have jumped on that bandwagon for they have at every opportunity turned their backs on … Continue reading
Online-only Universal Credit system will come into force later this year following the closure of many advice centres Continue reading
The new head of Capita’s personal independence payments says disabled people must be central to the process Continue reading
David Cameron’s flagship back-to-work programme was branded a ‘shocking’ failure last night – as it emerged that none of the 18 private providers has met its contract targets. In a damning assessment, the powerful Commons public accounts committee said the … Continue reading
Thousands of cancer patients will lose up to £191 a year because of the government’s plans to allow benefits to rise more slowly than living costs – despite ministerial assurances that this cut would not affect disabled people. Charities and … Continue reading
Enough is enough. Disabled people are driven to suicide because of the Government‘s welfare reform Article by Nicky Clark Six per cent of doctors have experienced a patient who has attempted – or committed – suicide as … Continue reading
The Tories plan to start 2013 by slashing every benefit they can lay their hands on. From unemployment benefit to in-work tax credits, they are going to cut welfare payments even as prices rocket. The first debate of the year … Continue reading
Pensioners are being sent to care homes in eastern Europe and Asia in an austerity move dismissed as ‘inhumane deportation’ Continue reading
The First Interview With A.Shelbroke MP, Pioneer of the #uck the Poor Card AVG – Hello & Welcome A Shelbroke MP – Thank you for giving me this opportunity to get the truth out about my “Welfare Cash … Continue reading