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Q1. Why isn't the proposed 4 point rule change being consulted on in the public consultation?

Q2. Why are some Labour MPs saying that only 10% of people receiving PIP will be affected from November 2026 When a Freedom of Information request shows that upto 1.4 million people in receipt of PIP will lose their award?

Q3. We are constantly hearing Liz Kendall saying that the changes are aimed at getting a million 16-25 year olds who are currently not in work and claiming benefits into work. When information provided by the DWP shows that the number of under 25 year olds claiming UC (out of work) and or ESA is 659,849? This is 10% of those claiming those benefits.

Q4. We have heard Liz Kendall, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves say that under the proposed changes that each PIP case would be looked at on an individual basis?
 This isn't possible as the PIP application and review process is based on a point scoring basis and not the individual. To do it on an individual basis would require a Dr, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Consultant who specialise in each and every type of disability.

Q5. Do you believe as Liz Kendall has said that people are taking the mickey when it comes to disability benefits?

Q6. If you do believe people are taking the mickey, why is it that according to the DWPs own figures the amount of fraud is so low that it measures it at 0%?

Q7. Do you think it is fair that someone who can wash their torso with a flannel but has to have their partner shave them because they are unable to do it themselves due to hand tremors, as in my case, doesn't score 4pts and would potentially lose their daily living award? 

Q8. Under the DWP figures 1,404,000 claimants in receipt of the standard Daily Living allowance have less than 4 points in all activities. Out of this group 920,000 are aged 50+. Out of those who receive the enhanced Daily Living allowance 254,000 wouldn't score 4 points. How can it be right to tell these people that they are no longer disabled in the eyes of the government?
How do they pay for their psychologist, pay their rent/mortgage, bills, food?    

Q9. Why is the government sitting on a report that was commissioned by the last government into the effects of cutting welfare specifically on those in receipt of disability benefits?   

Q10. How can it be correct for MPs to vote on the proposed welfare cuts without knowing what the actual outcomes will be to the individuals involved financially, on their physical/mental health and the cost to the NHS?

Q11. Keir Starmer has said that he will look at giving people time to adjust to losing their benefits so they can apply for different financial support. What financial support?

Q12. 1.6 million people are currently unemployed in the U.K. as of April there were 761,000 job vacancies. How does adding potentially up another 1,000,000+ to the unemployment figure out of which the majority will be 50+ years old make sense?

I urge you to persuade Keir Starmer, Liz Kendall and Rachel Reeves to reverse the planned cuts.
If it goes to a vote that you vote against and not abstain.