Disabled people in Wales will be protesting in Cardiff on Monday 7th, and in Swansea on Tuesday 8th.
We will be meeting at 4pm.
In Cardiff, meet outside Cardiff Central Library Hub.
In Swansea, meet at Castle Square.
All support is welcome! Bring friends and banners etc.
This is ahead of the vote on the bill on Wednesday 9th.
We want to defeat the Labour disability cuts bill entirely.
Why we are still protesting
⚫ The victory on changes to PIP is temporary. It’s a bad bill that will mean MPs voting to approve the results of a review in advance, before it happens.
⚫ We do not trust Stephen Timms to lead the PIP review. He has not acknowledged our concerns about the failures of the original consultation process.
⚫ Under 22s still face loosing Universal Credit health component – an injury to one is an injury to all and we won’t leave anyone behind!
⚫ The bill still contains cuts to Universal Credit for new claimants.
⚫ It’s very uncertain what the bill will mean for people on ESA.
⚫ It is a rushed bill and the government is acting undemocratically.
⚫ The government must stop and listen to disabled people and carers, and consider our consultation responses.
⚫ The bill must be withdrawn and time taken to get it right!
⚫ We have gone beyond “co-production”. This government is incapable of doing it. Disabled people must lead the process of welfare reform, involving carers and the workers delivering the welfare system. Not clueless ministers seeking short-term cost savings.
Swansea and Cardiff protest graphics for social media
