More Compassionate Conservatism

[Canary42]

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/woman-wheelchair-stripped-disability-benefits-092245347.html

[Deskdiary]

I blame Thatcher. Probably.

[wolf63]

Some years ago the newspapers published a similar story where the customer was portrayed as an angel and the DWP staff as evil. Do you think that I am evil?

The story in the newspaper was biased and distorted. Many facts were left out.
There are usually at least two sides to a story.

[Mamyalynne]

There are some odd remarks in that article that wouldn't appear in a standard letter - makes it hard to comment.

Her claim was looked at again and PIP reinstated, so something was awry somewhere.

[cassa333]

So the benefit was taken away but reinstated after an appeal?

That’s the system working then isn’t it!!

[Theland]

Some cases taking eighteen months to be heard. (Complaints, not appeals.)

[andy-hughes]

I have always thought that 'Compassionate Conservatism' was the very definition of an oxymoron.

[shoota]

Have you Andrew? That's interesting.
When did you first think that?

[andy-hughes]

shoota - // Have you Andrew? //

Please don't call me 'Andrew', I don't like it, thanks.

// When did you first think that? //

When I was old enough to understand what the term 'Conservative' means.

[Togo]

//When did you first think...//

Now that is an oxymoron. :)) Shot Sir.

[andy-hughes]

Togo - // //When did you first think...//

Now that is an oxymoron. :)) Shot Sir. //

No it's not - please look up the term if you don't know what it means - and clearly you don't.

Then you'll be able to have a pop without looking like a twerp doing it.

[Jackdaw33]

To me the epitome of an oxymoron is Socialist Worker.

[Mamyalynne]

Isn't that a newspaper of sorts?

[andy-hughes]

Togo - // To me the epitome of an oxymoron is Socialist Worker. //

Get the idea now?

[Deskdiary]

"I have always thought that 'Compassionate Conservatism' was the very definition of an oxymoron."

The irony of that statement is that the 'downtrodden' are better off under the conservatives.

Labour Governments of the past have been the enemy of the worker.

[Deskdiary]

Ms Wyatt is why we absolutely must have a benefit system.

I fervently believe we must help the Ms Wyatt's of the world, and as an evil Tory, I am more than happy for the tax the Government takes from me goes to help people like Ms Wyatt.

Those who cannot help themselves deserve all the help society can give them. Those who choose not to work, but expect me to help them, frankly I couldn't give a tinkers stuff if they starved.

[ynnafymmi]

Perhaps if the Labour Party didnt appoint a totally useless,incompetent,inept terrorist ally like Corbyn people might have voted for the Labour Party.Having Old Steptoe in charge of a major British political party was always going to end in tears.

[shoota]

Now that is a poxy moron...

[naomi24]

I read certain headlines here .... and just know where they came from.

[emmie]

appalling case, glad that it was reinstated for her.

I am in the same position, I had my DLA stopped and waiting to hear about PIP, its been months and still nothing.

[Togo]

Oh dear......glad I logged off and had an early night now. I see that ah was in antagonistic mood once again. Rather than discuss your insult here what say we have further clarifications when I am visiting Porthill for a family event? So much easier to avoid misunderstandings in person don't you think?