Hi Colin
Whatever else it is doing, it is not forcing disabled people into work, cos
the work ain't there nor the willingness to employ, it is simply about
winning votes by scapegoating another minority, no less.
Larry
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> Sent: 18 July 2006 16:40
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> Subject: VERY URGENT:- WELFARE REFORMS THAT WILL IMPACT ON ALL DISABLED
> PEOPLE IN UK!!!
>
>
> Dear everyone,
>
>
>
> The Government have just published their Welfare Reform Bill
> which says what
> they are going to do with disabled people on incapacity benefits.
>
>
>
> I have included some information. It will really mean disabled
> people may
> get less money and be forced into work.
>
>
>
> We need to do a lot of campaign work around this.
>
> We really NEED YOU to help to make this a real big campaign. It
> needs to
> be bigger than BCODP!
>
>
>
> We have started by having a web page, writing a Welfare Reform
> Bill briefing
> and press statements. We will be asking for your help and getting
> involved as the Welfare Reform Bill goes through Parliament. We
> need you to
> first get in touch with your MPs by MONDAY, 24th July to say your
> organisation is not supporting the Welfare Reform Bill. You
> contact your
> MP via WriteToThem.com website
>
>
>
> We also need benefit claimants case studies as well.
>
>
>
> People First have organised for Disabled People to deliver a statement
> saying we are against the Welfare Reform Bill which will be supported by
> BCODP and other national groups to Tony Blair at 10 Downing
> Street on 24th
> July as well.
>
>
>
> We will be emailing you on a regular basis – so watch out for
> them. We will
> be putting our briefings and other important information about
> the campaign
> which will not be in this newsletter on the bcodp website.
>
>
>
> 1. You will find a letter to your MP
>
> 2. People First’s trip to Downing Street
>
> 3. BCODP’s worries about Welfare Reform Bill
>
>
>
> We have this newsletter with pictures included. Please let us
> know if you
> need a copy – [log in to unmask]
>
>
>
> Looking forward to hearing from all of you.
>
>
>
> Simone Aspis Contact me on 0208-459-2998 or email [log in to unmask]
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