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Thanet Petition: Stop Attacks On Benefits

Thanet Petition: Stop Attacks On Benefits

Closed — 24 supporters Verified

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Kevin B.
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Dennis C.
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Merrill s.
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christine t.
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Cris J.
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Hannah B.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 4 months ago
THANET PETITION: Stop the Attacks on Benefits • Cuts in benefits are an unjust attack on the poor. Cuts concentrated on Housing Benefit are already breaking up families, communities and support networks. They will mean poverty, debt and evictions. • We oppose all cuts in benefits and tax credits. We did not cause the banking and economic crisis and will not be scapegoated to pay for it. • We reject false divisions and stigmatisation of people who are low-paid or unpaid. • We oppose all evictions and legal action against those hit by benefit cuts and support all actions taken in defense. • We support Thanet Benefit Justice Campaign in fighting all the cuts to our hard won benefits system. We call on Thanet District Council and local Housing Associations to not evict tenants due to the 'bedroom tax' imposed by the Con Dem government.

Updates

April 11, 2013

The personal accounts shared by those affected by these benefit cuts underscore the urgency of our demands. I am currently reaching out to local representatives to ensure these stories remain a central part of the public conversation.

April 11, 2013

The momentum behind this petition highlights the growing urgency of our cause. It is encouraging to see our community align against these policies.

3 Comments

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Sarah Williamson
13 years ago Featured

Sick of being blamed for bankers wrecking the economy. stop the evictions NOW.

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Dave Whitaker
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that families are being pushed out of their own homes. The council needs to wake up and see what these cuts are doing to actual people in Thanet.

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Mark Ellis
13 years ago Featured

My neighbor got a notice last week and he has lived there 20 years. this bedroom tax is pure cruelty.