Katie Schmuecker

katieschmuecker.bsky.social

19 October 2026 15:51

And the Government already halved UC-Health for new claimants from April this year. No studies have yet shown the impact of this cut, but the OBR expected it to have a very small impact on employment. The barriers lay elsewhere.

Katie Schmuecker

katieschmuecker.bsky.social

19 October 2026 15:51

What is more, we've tried cutting sickness & disability benefits in the past, it didn't go well. A sharp cut carried out in 2017 was found to deepen poverty and worsen mental health. It did not increase the number of people moving into work.

Katie Schmuecker

katieschmuecker.bsky.social

19 October 2026 15:51

More newspaper headlines calling for cuts to benefits for sick and disabled young people. But social security is part of the help and support young people need to get back into earning and learning. The barriers lay elsewhere. A short 🧵

David Henig

davidheniguk.bsky.social

19 October 2026 08:37

If we're going to conditional poll "what if Nigel Farage throws a hissy fit about EU relations" can we also do "what if someone actually shows some leadership and makes a positive case"? Because the UK isn't getting closer without the latter anyway.

Aaron Rupar

atrupar.com

18 October 2026 13:58

WELKER: What are the implications of President Trump waiving sanctions for Russia? ZELENSKYY: Strengthening Putin's war against us ... it's more support for Russian aggression