On Wednesday I stood with 100s at Westminster and said no to The Labour Party's welfare cuts.
#DPACNI #WelfareCuts #DisabilityRights #MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts
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DPAC Northern Ireland stood strong at the Westminster Mass Lobby, demanding action against devastating welfare cuts!
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Richard Burgeon MP for Leeds holds a sign that says I will vote against disability benefit cuts and is surrounded by disabled people who attended the parliamentary lobby yesterday
Disabled people are grouped together for a photo in Westminster Hall for the Parliamentary lobby of MPs on disability benefit cuts
Disabled activists are at the lobby collecting briefing papers and filling out green cards to lobby MPs about proposed disability benefit cuts
Richard and Louise holding orange, yellow and white briefings paper documents to use for lobbying MPs they are standing in Westminster hall in Parliament
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Disabled people from across the UK came to Parliament to lobby MPs against disability benefit cuts
Lobby organised by disability rights UK Well Adapt @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social & @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social
Thank you all disabled people from home for support
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Alt text: Text reads: “How to Green Card your MP. You can Green Card your MP — a time-honoured tradition in Parliament. It’s where you attend Parliament and formally request to meet with your MP. Enter Parliament via the Cromwell Green entrance (allow up to 30 minutes for security). Queue at the information desk in the central lobby and collect and fill in a Green Card. Hand this back to the information desk where they will check if your MP is in the House of Commons. If they’re not, your MP will be notified and will write to you. If they are, you will need to wait to meet them.” Image description: Red background with step-by-step instructions in white and yellow. Numbered list is broken into short, clear segments. Informative, direct layout — no illustrations, just formatted text.
Alt text: Text reads: “What we need from you: Write to your MP via email Let us know you’re coming via the registration form Complete the travel form — we have funding to cover travel and overnight stays for anyone who requests it Join us on 21 May at the Mass Lobby Plus: share this with friends, encourage others to join — the more the merrier!” Image description: Red background with a bold title and bullet-pointed call to action. Numbered checklist in white and yellow text. Friendly and motivational tone to encourage engagement.
With just one week to go before the #MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts here is what we need from you
well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/
@well-adapt.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social @disrightsuk.bsky.social @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @crips-against-cuts.bsky.social
#StopTheCuts
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The time is now well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/
Most of us will be green-carding on the day - a little known way of getting a meeting with your MP
#MAssLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts
consistent branding of red and orange with cream background and bold text Text reads: Mass lobby against benefit cuts in Westminster 21st May.Travel funding is available for Deaf & Disabled People attending the mass lobby on 21st May in Westminster UK wide or London based! Costs can include: Travel via public or private transport (if economy travel is accessible to you, that would be great) and or overnight stay accommodation.
Text reads: How to apply for travel funding. Once you have registered as coming, fill out the travel support request form.Both forms are at xf If forms are not accessible to you please email masslobby@well-adapt.com with the relevant information.
Text reads:Mass lobby against benefit cuts in Westminster 21st May. Funding is Provided by: Disabled People Againsts Cuts for people outside of London, Inclusion London for people travelling inside London. Logo of DPAC and Inclusion London.
Text reads: “Deaf/Disabled people & allies needed for Mass Lobby in Westminster 21st May. What is a Mass Lobby? A Mass Lobby happens when a group arranges a large number of meetings between constituents & MPs at the same time & place. Together we can lobby MPs to vote against disability benefit cuts & show our strength in numbers by taking up visible space at Westminster.
Travel and/or accommodation funding now available for all UK Deaf & Disabled people travelling to the #MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts 21st May thanks to @dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social Ask your MP to meet, register to attend & apply for funding > well-adapt.com/mass-lobby/
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White and yellow text on red. A motivating message reminding constituents that MPs are accountable to them and must listen. No imagery, just impactful text. Text reads: “It is your MP’s job to listen to you. Do not be afraid to take up space and make yourself heard. It is your MP’s job to listen to your concerns and represent you in Parliament.”
Simple, red slide with white and yellow text encouraging people to go to their MP’s local surgery. Describes what a surgery is and how to find out when it happens. Text reads: “Attend your MP’s advice surgery. Surgeries are an opportunity for constituents to meet with their MP to raise any issue important to them. Date, time, and location of your MP’s upcoming surgeries should be advertised on their social media and/or website. They are usually held around once a month.”
Text-focused slide explaining how to contact your MP’s office by phone. Includes steps for finding MP contact info via the Parliament website. Text reads: “Call your MP’s constituency office. You can find your MP’s details on their profile on the UK Parliament website. Search by name or postcode. Call their office and tell their staff member that you’ve emailed them and are following up as you’ve not received a reply. MPs do receive a lot of emails, so politely remind their staff member of the contents of your email and what your concerns are.”
If you've not had a response from your MP - there are things you can do, including green carding them, engaging on social media, dropping into a surgery, or giving them a call.
Need anything? Contact MassLobby@Well-Adapt.com
#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts #MassLobby #21May #BenefitCuts #AgainstCuts
Bold text on red background with yellow accents. Central headline: “What to do if your MP hasn’t replied?” Campaign branding for “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts.” Hashtags and funding note included. Text reads: “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts. What to do if your MP hasn’t replied? Travel funding available. #MassLobbyAgainstDisabilityCuts”
White and yellow text on red. A motivating message reminding constituents that MPs are accountable to them and must listen. No imagery, just impactful text. Text reads: “It is your MP’s job to listen to you. Do not be afraid to take up space and make yourself heard. It is your MP’s job to listen to your concerns and represent you in Parliament.”
Simple, red slide with white and yellow text encouraging people to go to their MP’s local surgery. Describes what a surgery is and how to find out when it happens. Text reads: “Attend your MP’s advice surgery. Surgeries are an opportunity for constituents to meet with their MP to raise any issue important to them. Date, time, and location of your MP’s upcoming surgeries should be advertised on their social media and/or website. They are usually held around once a month.”
Text-focused slide explaining how to contact your MP’s office by phone. Includes steps for finding MP contact info via the Parliament website. Text reads: “Call your MP’s constituency office. You can find your MP’s details on their profile on the UK Parliament website. Search by name or postcode. Call their office and tell their staff member that you’ve emailed them and are following up as you’ve not received a reply. MPs do receive a lot of emails, so politely remind their staff member of the contents of your email and what your concerns are.”
If you've not had a response from your MP - there are things you can do, including green carding them, engaging on social media, dropping into a surgery, or giving them a call.
Need anything? Contact MassLobby@Well-Adapt.com
#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts #MassLobby #21May #BenefitCuts #AgainstCuts
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Full details, templates, info and funding support are at:
www.well-adapt.com/mass-lobby
Questions? Email masslobby@well-adapt.com
Let’s take up space at Westminster and make it impossible for MPs to ignore us.
#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts #21May #DisabilityJustice #AgainstCuts #SocialSecurity
Bold visual of main logo. urging users to “Like, Comment, Share & Save” to show solidarity. Designed to end the carousel with high engagement. Text reads: “Mass Lobby Against Disability Benefit Cuts. Show solidarity by liking, commenting, sharing & saving this post!”
Full details, templates, info and funding support are at:
www.well-adapt.com/mass-lobby
Questions? Email masslobby@well-adapt.com
Let’s take up space at Westminster and make it impossible for MPs to ignore us.
#MassLobbyAgainstBenefitCuts #21May #DisabilityJustice #AgainstCuts #SocialSecurity