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Politics is about choices. Instead of implementing a wealth tax, this government is choosing to balance its books on the backs of people on welfare in general and the disabled in the particular.

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Tanya Crook1 year ago

They are doing the same thing in NZ where I live. It’s heartless and shameful. Embarrassing.

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gail currie1 year ago

I don't normally agree with Diane but I make her 100% right this time.

Mr Subtle1 year ago

The most significant and sustained racial and sexual violence in Britain post war and your party continues to racistly and misogynistically victimise rape survivors and deny them proper justice.

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Today I asked the Secretary of State if she really believes it is fairer to balance the books on the backs of disabled people and the poor, rather than introduce a wealth tax on the very richest people in our society?

Today I asked the Secretary of State if she really believes it is fairer to balance the books on the backs of disabled people and the poor, rather than introduce a wealth tax on the very richest people in our society?

lan Byrne MP

47,197 views • 1 year ago

The Government should not be balancing the books on the backs of the poor and disabled. On @lbc I called for a wealth tax instead. A wealth tax of just 2% on assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION per year. Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.

The Government should not be balancing the books on the backs of the poor and disabled. On @lbc I called for a wealth tax instead. A wealth tax of just 2% on assets over £10 million would raise £24 BILLION per year. Let's tax extreme wealth, not punish the poorest.

Richard Burgon MP

111,897 views • 1 year ago

I think it's cruel and callous for the Government to be trying to balance its books on the backs of some of the most vulnerable. I’d urge any Labour MP who is concerned about this to vote against cutting support for disabled people.

I think it's cruel and callous for the Government to be trying to balance its books on the backs of some of the most vulnerable. I’d urge any Labour MP who is concerned about this to vote against cutting support for disabled people.

Adrian Ramsay MP

15,583 views • 1 year ago

A Labour government should never try to balance the books on the backs of disabled people. My question to the Prime Minister at #PMQs today.

A Labour government should never try to balance the books on the backs of disabled people. My question to the Prime Minister at #PMQs today.

Richard Burgon MP

29,357 views • 1 year ago

.lan Byrne MP: "Does the secretary of state really believe it is fairer to balance the books on the backs of disabled people & the poor rather than introducing a wealth [tax] on the super rich" Liz Kendall: "Thats not what we're doing" That's exactly what you're doing.

.lan Byrne MP: "Does the secretary of state really believe it is fairer to balance the books on the backs of disabled people & the poor rather than introducing a wealth [tax] on the super rich" Liz Kendall: "Thats not what we're doing" That's exactly what you're doing.

Saul Staniforth

89,810 views • 1 year ago

BBC News, "It is a political decision" Ellie Chowns, "Instead of balancing the books on the backs of the poorest and the disabled" "She could make the choice to increase taxes on the very wealthy in society" "A 2% tax on assets over £10m would raise £24 billion" "Equalising tax on investment income and on earned income would raise about £12 billion" "Why isn't the Chancellor making those choices?"

BBC News, "It is a political decision" Ellie Chowns, "Instead of balancing the books on the backs of the poorest and the disabled" "She could make the choice to increase taxes on the very wealthy in society" "A 2% tax on assets over £10m would raise £24 billion" "Equalising tax on investment income and on earned income would raise about £12 billion" "Why isn't the Chancellor making those choices?"

Farrukh

76,323 views • 1 year ago

Liz Kendall says the cost of benefits has to be brought down in order to get the public finances on a more sustainable course. Politics is about choices. Labour could target the super rich with a wealth tax. Instead they're targeting people with disabilities.

Liz Kendall says the cost of benefits has to be brought down in order to get the public finances on a more sustainable course. Politics is about choices. Labour could target the super rich with a wealth tax. Instead they're targeting people with disabilities.

Saul Staniforth

298,879 views • 1 year ago

The Government should not be balancing the books on the backs of the poor and disabled. It should be making the wealthiest pay through a wealth tax. The Government must drop this cruel proposal - or it will face the mother of all rebellions.

The Government should not be balancing the books on the backs of the poor and disabled. It should be making the wealthiest pay through a wealth tax. The Government must drop this cruel proposal - or it will face the mother of all rebellions.

Richard Burgon MP

30,937 views • 1 year ago

We are seeing more and more lies being told about disabled people. There is hardly any fraud in the benefits paid to disabled people. We need to challenge the scapegoating of disabled people - and fight for a wealth tax instead. Sign my petition today.

We are seeing more and more lies being told about disabled people. There is hardly any fraud in the benefits paid to disabled people. We need to challenge the scapegoating of disabled people - and fight for a wealth tax instead. Sign my petition today.

Richard Burgon MP

27,938 views • 1 year ago

.Richard Burgon MP: "No Labour govt should ever try to balance the books on the backs of disabled people" #PMQs

.Richard Burgon MP: "No Labour govt should ever try to balance the books on the backs of disabled people" #PMQs

Saul Staniforth

53,217 views • 1 year ago

"Billions of pounds worth of cuts to welfare benfits and other govt spending are being drafted..." The Labour govt could introduce a wealth tax targeting the super rich & billionaires. Instead they're choosing to target the sick & disabled people.

"Billions of pounds worth of cuts to welfare benfits and other govt spending are being drafted..." The Labour govt could introduce a wealth tax targeting the super rich & billionaires. Instead they're choosing to target the sick & disabled people.

Saul Staniforth

128,110 views • 1 year ago

My question on the 'morality' of welfare cuts at #PMQs. Cutting disability benefits isn't a moral crusade. It's a political choice to balance the books on backs of some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in our society.

My question on the 'morality' of welfare cuts at #PMQs. Cutting disability benefits isn't a moral crusade. It's a political choice to balance the books on backs of some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in our society.

Diane Abbott

88,496 views • 1 year ago

Politics is about choices. The Tories' choices crashed the economy. They chose to balance the books on the back of working people. They chose sticking plaster politics. They chose to let our public services to crumble. At this Budget, Labour will choose investment over decline.

Politics is about choices. The Tories' choices crashed the economy. They chose to balance the books on the back of working people. They chose sticking plaster politics. They chose to let our public services to crumble. At this Budget, Labour will choose investment over decline.

Bridget Phillipson

190,201 views • 1 year ago

.Nadia Whittome MP: the govts planned cuts to disability benefits will save £3bn/year. Alternatively, a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million would raise £24bn/year Politics is about choices, & this govt is choosing to go after the sick & disabled rather than the super rich.

.Nadia Whittome MP: the govts planned cuts to disability benefits will save £3bn/year. Alternatively, a 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million would raise £24bn/year Politics is about choices, & this govt is choosing to go after the sick & disabled rather than the super rich.

Saul Staniforth

11,596 views • 1 year ago

We need to be frank about why disability benefit cuts are being rushed through Parliament. It is not about genuine welfare reform but saving money, balancing the books on the backs of the sick and disabled.

We need to be frank about why disability benefit cuts are being rushed through Parliament. It is not about genuine welfare reform but saving money, balancing the books on the backs of the sick and disabled.

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

32,078 views • 1 year ago

Cutting disabled people's benefits isn't about helping them into employment, it is about balancing the books on their backs. Ministers' talk of getting disabled people into work is a fig leaf.

Cutting disabled people's benefits isn't about helping them into employment, it is about balancing the books on their backs. Ministers' talk of getting disabled people into work is a fig leaf.

Diane Abbott

72,083 views • 1 year ago

"The idea that we just keep doing the same thing is just crazy." Caroline Lucas questions why this Labour Government are choosing to balance the books on the back of the poor instead of the super-rich.

"The idea that we just keep doing the same thing is just crazy." Caroline Lucas questions why this Labour Government are choosing to balance the books on the back of the poor instead of the super-rich.

The Green Party

21,842 views • 1 year ago

Why is impoverishing young and disabled people to the tune of £5 billion a higher priority for the Government than introducing a wealth tax? 👇

Why is impoverishing young and disabled people to the tune of £5 billion a higher priority for the Government than introducing a wealth tax? 👇

Sian Berry

35,658 views • 1 year ago