The Poor Side of Life

1 week ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

DWP stats show that the older cohorts are to be hit harder as they have a larger percentage of claimants who don’t meet the 4 point ruleDescription. Freedom of information letter response from the DWP . Breakdown of those who will loose pip due to not having 4 points by age.

1 week ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

If you have missed it the proposed changes to welfare and disability benefits have sparked significant backlash within Parliament They have been highlighting the profound impact these policies will have on some of the most vulnerable members of our society. More than 80 MPs, including dozens from the Labour Party are showing strong opposition to these reforms and it’s clear that a growing number of potential lawmakers are alarmed by the potential consequences.

2 weeks ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

The two-child limit is a harsh policy that unfairly pushes many families into poverty. This limit means that parents with more than two children receive no additional financial help for their third child and beyond. As a result, many families struggle to make ends meet, and children bear the brunt of this missing out on opportunities that are essential for their physical and mental health and future success.

4 weeks ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

As discussed in previous blog posts the proposed PIP cuts threaten the political stability of the Labour Party. At the time of writing approximately 80 Labour MPs could face the daunting possibility of losing their majorities due to changes in social security payments as indicated by shared analysis among party members. These changes could drastically impact the political landscape, particularly in the red wall constituencies of northern England. The data paints a very troubling picture.

1 month ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

The results of  yesterday’s by- election in Longendale have been very telling. Usually a Labour safe seat, many voters have started to feel disillusioned with the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer. A key reason for this dissatisfaction is a belief that the party has not kept its promises and has introduced policies that many see as unkind, especially towards disabled people. This has left many not voting or others making a protest vote in reaction to their unhappiness.