đź’™Rachael Maskell MP
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Labour & Co-operative MP for York Central. Working hard for you and York. To contact me [email protected] or call 01904 623713
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Joined October 2009
RT @GMB: "Do your constituents want to see reforms to stop that big rise?". @edballs asks Labour MP @RachaelMaskell, who believes the gover….
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Tonight MPs have tabled a reasoned amendment on behalf of disabled people who have yet to have agency in this process. It is time their voices were heard. It is backed by 138 organisations @PippaCrerar @guardian.
EXCL: Labour MP Rachel Maskell has tabled a new reasoned amendment, designed to defeat the welfare bill at tomorrow’s second reading vote. So far it has the backing of 35 Labour MPs, with organisers suggesting more could add their names. Still some way short of the 83 required.
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"These cuts are gendered and dangerous, and blow a hole through the government's VAWG work too. Surely this evidence will cause government to realise that they have overreached and must withdraw this bill." My quote to the @Independent - full story in comments 👇 #York
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This is a powerful read and clearly sets out why women will be put at risk should these changes to social security go ahead. It is chilling.
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On ITV talking about my Bill to change the law to license and regulate holiday lets. Launched last week, it would allow Local Authorities to stop homes being flipped into holiday lets. #York
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MPs are being sent numerous briefings from organisations representing disabled people and fighting poverty, all urging us to vote against the UC & PIP Bill. "Country before Party" it is time to ditch the Bill.
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This: Please read, as we cannot allow these social 'security' cuts to future claimants make it harder for women to be safe. #pullthebill @RefugeCharity.
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Today in the House of Commons, I asked the Leader of the House to go back and urge her Cabinet to withdraw the UC&PIP Bill. #York #PullTheBill #PIP
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It is clear that the UC & PIP Bill cannot and must not be saved. Any concessions will still cause harm to disabled people. The only option is to withdraw the Bill, rethink and start to rebuild trust with disabled people. Not to is not Labour.
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The PIP Cuts DWP Welfare Bill must be pulled. I've signed an amendment to the Bill alongside 100+ calling for a pause and rethink. The Government must #PullTheBill and #StopTheCuts to #PIP.#York
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I’ve seen the incredible work of York’s foodbanks and know the impact they have on the people who need their support. I was pleased to meet #York reps in Westminster. For more see full story in.@yorkpress 👇.@YorkFoodbank @TrussellUK
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There are a few more days to get in your in views on the Pathways to Work DWP consultation. Residents can send their responses directly to me until midnight Thursday 26 June at rachael.maskell.mp@parliament.uk and I will ensure these are received by the Minister.
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I follow evidence. Royal Colleges @RCPath, @RCPsych & @RCPhysicians and @APMPostTweets (Palliative Care), @GeriSoc (Geriatricians), Government Suicide adviser @ProfLAppleby & many more believe the #AssistedDyingBill is unsafe, should we not heed their expertise? #NotThisBill.
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