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SUMMARY:Final Opportunity: An open invitation to North East MPs
DESCRIPTION:Final Opportunity: An open invitation to North East MPs\n“We’ve waited since May 9th. Now\, MPs have until June 30th to face the people they’re failing.” – Difference North East\nMPs WELFARE CUTS MEETING. MPs WHO HAVEN’T YET OPPOSED WELFARE CUTS: WILL THEY ATTEND?\nThe following MPs have not committed to voting against welfare reforms. Their Disabled constituents stand to lose\, we’ve invited them to our welfare cuts meeting: \n\nHoughton and Sunderland South (Bridget Phillipson): £350.29 (£21.6M total)\nWashington and Gateshead South (Sharon Hodgson): £325.42 (£18.6M total)\nNewton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan Strickland): £310.55 (£18.2M total)\nRedcar (Anna Turley): £307.67 (£17.1M total)\nSunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson): £297.40 (£18.7M total)\nNorth Durham (Luke Akehurst): £297.31 (£17.2M total)\nStockton North (Chris McDonald): £291.99 (£18.4M total)\nMiddlesbrough South and East Cleveland (Luke Myer): £278.55 (£15.3M total) UPDATE has since signed the amendment\nBlaydon and Consett (Liz Twist): £250.00 (£14.0M total)\nGateshead Central and Whickham (Mark Ferguson): £246.92 (£15.5M total)\nDarlington (Lola McEvoy): £230.77 (£14.0M total)\nCramlington and Killingworth (Emma Foody): £220.96 (£13.2M total)\nNorth Northumberland (David Smith): £199.96 (£10.4M total)\nStockton West (Matt Vickers): £150.82 (£8.4M total)\nNewcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Chi Onwurah): £231.46 (£20.9M total)\nTynemouth (Alan Campbell): £197.42 (£11.3M total)\nHexham (Joe Morris): £158.49 (£845k total)\nNewcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine Mckinnell): £137.28 (£9.9M)\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: June 30\, 2025\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (BST)\nFormat: MPs Welfare Cuts Meeting: Private Zoom meeting (An open invitation to meet has been sent to all MPs in the North East) Email claire@differencenortheast.org.uk to get the link! \nThis isn’t negotiation. It’s accountability.
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/north-east-mps-welfare-cuts-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Cost of Living,Policy,PIP,Benefits
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SUMMARY:Building a Better System? Members Talk PIP\, WCA\, and Employment
DESCRIPTION:Members Make the Difference Series: Building Change Together\nJoin us for an open discussion where your experiences and insights take centre stage. This month\, we’re focusing on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)\, Work Capability Assessments (WCA)\, and employment challenges. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nHear from fellow members about their lived experiences.\nShare your thoughts on what works\, what doesn’t\, and what needs to change about work.\nContribute to conversations that will help shape the future policy priorities of Difference North East.\n\nThis facilitated session will last one hour\, with breakout groups if attendance allows. It’s a space for open\, honest\, and empowering conversations that reflect our shared commitment to community\, solidarity\, and change. \nWho Can Attend?\nThis event is exclusively for members. Not a member yet? Join us today and become part of a supportive network working for a fairer\, more accessible future. \nAccessibility:\nWe are committed to ensuring everyone can participate fully. BSL interpretation and live captions will be provided. \nWhat’s Next?\nYour contributions will help shape the ongoing conversations and policies within our “Members Make the Difference” series. We’ll follow up with a survey and share key takeaways in an upcoming blog post. \n 
URL:https://differencenortheast.org.uk/event/building-a-better-system-pip-wca-and-employment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Cost of Living
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