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Day of Protest Against Benefit Cuts

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KalokiMallow · 21/01/2011 21:08

benefitclaimantsfightback.wordpress.com/

"News is coming in of protests and actions around the UK as part of the National Day of Protest Against Benefit Cuts called for the 24th January."

Are any of you likely to be attending this?
I'm thinking of dosing myself up on super strong painkillers and hobbling on over to the London one. Would be nice to meet up with some MNers?

FB event here

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MadameCastafiore · 22/01/2011 18:30

Where shall we get the money from to keep paying the benfits though - there is nothing left?

Are you going to wear a t short or walk with a placard saying which benefits you are campaigning in favour of or which ones you think it is alright to cut.

longfingernails · 22/01/2011 18:23

Underlying all this, of course, is the deficit.

The left have lost the argument on the necessity of tackling the deficit.

Unless they come up with a palatable alternative (an alternative that will not cause businesses to flee Britain, such as tax hikes) then they can protest as much as they like.

The British public know that Labour overspent, that Labour borrowed like crazy before the crash because they thought they had abolished boom and bust.

There is an alternative - the Labour alternative - namely, to cut even deeper, in a totally unplanned way, when the IMF comes knocking because we are no longer trusted to repay our debts.

poppyknot · 22/01/2011 18:00

lfn - do you know what the mobility component actually does accomplish?

Removing it entirely is without doubt cheaper.

usualsuspect · 22/01/2011 17:49

Good luck with the protest ...I will be there in spirit

Remotew · 22/01/2011 17:45

Good luck with the protest. Cannot see it doing any good though, they didn't listen to the students/school kids and they won't listen to anyone else either. That's not a reason not to protest though.

longfingernails · 22/01/2011 17:41

Just because I support the concept of welfare going to the vulnerable doesn't mean I agree with the details of how it is structured.

As it happens, I think the mobility component of DLA wouldn't be the first thing I would cut - but I do think it is very expensive for what it accomplishes. There have to be cheaper alternatives.

Not to mention it seems silly to have different rules for eligibility based on where you live. Eligibility should depend on your disability, not your residence.

So while I won't be applauding this cut, I won't be protesting it either.

StayFrosty · 22/01/2011 17:35

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KalokiMallow · 22/01/2011 16:29

"On the contrary. I support generous welfare going to those who genuinely can't help themselves."

And that's why we are going on this protest. Because cuts are being made to those services needed by those who cannot help themselves

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longfingernails · 22/01/2011 16:26

On the contrary. I support generous welfare going to those who genuinely can't help themselves.

The problem is the proliferation of scroungers. You would be far better protesting against them - the public is sick and tired of getting ripped off. If taxpayers could be confident their hard-earned money is going to those in genuine need, then the welfare system would enjoy far greater public support.

You should also wholeheartedly endorse the Iain Duncan Smith agenda. Make work pay, cut all benefits for those who refuse work, and get those who are lazy and workshy back on the road to productivity.

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KalokiMallow · 22/01/2011 16:09

Haha, was just about to link to your thread Cage

longfingernails I'm glad you feel so superior with your health, just keep your fingers crossed that you stay that lucky will you? Hmm Because god forbid your luck might change and you'll have to rely on welfare that you've wished away.

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ThisIsANiceCage · 22/01/2011 16:04

Kaloki, I mean (god, confused already - doesn't bode well, does it? Confused)

ThisIsANiceCage · 22/01/2011 16:03

GooseFatRoasties - sorry, didn't see your thread.

If you're disabled or caring for disabled, I'll be trying to attend and represent others, see my thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/1131689-Protest-against-disability-benefit-cuts-on-Mon-attend-from-your-sofa

StayFrosty · 22/01/2011 16:00

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longfingernails · 22/01/2011 15:54

Sorry, I can't go on protests willy-nilly, that's right - because unfortunately, I have to work.

longfingernails · 22/01/2011 15:53

Is there any day of protest for those of us who feel the benefit cuts do not go nearly far enough?

GooseFatRoasties · 22/01/2011 07:50

Would love to but am southwest so london too far with an 18 month old. How are you? Have there been any improvements in the housing situation?