Stop & Scrap Universal Credit say DPAC
Parliament, London. Wed 18 Apr 2018
Paula Peters of DPAC speaks to the protesters as they meet outside
Parliament
and so does Andy Greene
Some of the group were going inside Parliament where they would protest
and make their way down the slope
While the others held a rally in Old Palace Yard
George Harris reads one of his poems
A man has a long poster against how Wandsworth Social Services treats
his disabled daughter comes and stands with them
Several of those taking part spoke about the way Universal Credit
is cutting support for the disabled
and a squirrel held a placard 'Universal Credit is NUTS!' though perhaps
squirrels should like it in that case?
There were speakers about the problems faced by those with mental
health issues, and more poems
'Over half of kids of colour live in poverty' and 'Stop harassing
disabled mums back to work!' posters
'Theresa May is NUTS!'
After protesting noisily inside parliament some of the protesters
arrived at the rally outside
with their banner '#StopandScrap Universal Credit is a Crime'
and gave a brief report on the protest. Some others were still talking
to the press about it.
'2 Child Limit = Deliberate Starvation of Kids!'
Another poem - and Claire Glasman of Winvisible holds a poster "UC
= Mums of Disabled Kids lose £1000's per year'
Potent Whisper performs
Sikh protesters against President Modi walk behind Potent Whisper
Paula Peters of DPAC says she is proud to wear a t-shirt for the Scottish
Black Triangle Campaign who were supportinf the protest
and speaks about the iniquities of Universal Credit - soon to be introduced
in her area too
as well as about their protest in Parliament
and then asks everyone if they are ready for some DPAC action
and there is a resounding shout of support
with people clapping and raising their hands
Paula Peters says "get ready to go..."
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