Mastodawn

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/17/george-robertson-cutting-welfare-to-fund-defence. Polly Toynbee is a big #fan & #supporter of #Labour. They've already cut #overseas #aid to increase the #Defence #budget, & they're Hell-bent on reducing #disability & other #benefits. I didn't notice Toynbee criticising the aid #cuts. This damn #Government is all about #nukes & #austerity, @thegreenparty.

A question for those desperate to cut benefits to fund defence: who exactly are you willing to impoverish?

George Robertson has joined Reform and the Tories in making the case. Look welfare recipients in the face and say that, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian

Richard Michael Blaber 15h ago

https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-refuses-to-release-pip-assessment-audit-that-followed-death-or-serious-harm-of-customer-23/. Absolutely typical #DWP! Will #welfare #benefits in general, & for the #disabled in particular, EVER be handled by a government department noted for its #compassion & #empathy, rather than its cynical disregard for #humanity, @ChrisMayLA6, @HarriettMB? Not in my lifetime!

DWP refuses to release PIP assessment audit that followed death or serious harm of ‘Customer 23’

The government is facing accusations of a cover-up after refusing to release a report that examined the quality of personal independence payment (PIP) assessments, following a sub-standard test lin…

Disability News Service

CBC Calgary 1d ago

Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
The city councils of Red Deer, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Camrose and Calgary are urging the province to pause changes to AISH that are set to take effect July 1.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/aish-adap-alberta-disability-income-9.7165516?cmp=rss

CBC Edmonton 1d ago

The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainment 1d ago

DWP issues Universal Credit update on '100 per cent' payment reduction rules

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/dwp-issues-universal-credit-update-37026404

Osna.FM 1d ago

A simulation conducted by researchers at the RWTH Aachen University, and reported by "Der Spiegel", suggests that the planned reduction of energy taxes on gasol... https://news.osna.fm/?p=42070 | #news #benefits #cut #disproportionately #energy

Energy Tax Cut Benefits Wealthier Households Disproportionately, Study Finds - Osna.FM

Discover how energy tax cuts disproportionately benefit higher earners. Learn the full impact of fuel discounts on your savings.

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CBC Prince Edward Island 2d ago

Atlantic Canada will soon have its 1st menopause clinic, and Islanders will see the benefits
A motion to create a satellite menopause centre on P.E.I. passed unanimously in the legislature last week, and it calls on this province to work with Nova Scotia to create more support on the Island. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Dr. Maria Migas, the co-founder of the Menopause Society of Nova Scotia, to talk about what the announcem...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7165060?cmp=rss