Dusty Wentworth

As a veteran, I'm compelled to defend my fellow citizens, challenging a government that seems to forget its fundamental duty to those it serves. This isn't just about veterans; it's about every individual facing hardship in the United Kingdom – from the disabled and unemployed, to the hard-working citizens struggling in the face of a failing economy, which is, ultimately, the government's responsibility.  Before persecuting the average person in the street, before cutting benefits for the vulnerable, this government must first rectify its own systemic failings and address its own shocking lack of accountability. It’s not just the injustice of being unsupported as a disabled veteran—it’s the systemic rot that allows it to persist. Consider the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the very body meant to provide welfare and support for millions. Staggeringly, its accounts haven't been signed off in over 36 years. This shocking revelation, as confirmed by...

It's a stark contrast that's hard to ignore: while the UK government discusses tightening the purse strings on vital support for disabled people, many Members of Parliament appear to be enjoying a more cushioned existence, complete with lucrative second jobs. This disparity has fuelled a heated debate, leaving many questioning the fairness of a system that seems to offer one set of rules for the vulnerable and another for those in power. The Squeeze on Disability Support   The government has openly expressed concerns about the escalating cost of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other disability benefits. Proposals have included a “four-point rule” for new PIP claimants, aiming to direct support to those with the most severe conditions.   While recent concessions suggest these changes might only impact new claimants from a future date, and current PIP recipients will be protected, the message is clear: the era of seemingly unfettered benefit increas...

In a dramatic turn of events that sent ripples through Westminster and brought a sigh of relief to millions, the UK government on Friday, 27th June 2025, executed a significant U-turn on its controversial welfare reforms. This eleventh-hour reversal scraps several proposed changes that threatened to severely impact disabled people, pensioners, and low-income households. This ambitious original plan, embedded within Chancellor Rachel Reeves' March 2025 Spring Budget, sought to slash a staggering £5 billion annually from the welfare budget. However, it was met with an unprecedented wave of resistance: intense public backlash, relentless advocacy from disability rights groups, and crucially, a threatened rebellion from over 100 Labour MPs. Trapped between political survival and public outcry, the government found itself cornered, leading to a partial U-turn that, while protecting existing claimants, leaves a vast landscape of welfare policy ripe for continued scrutiny. The...