Scrap the proposed cuts to disability benefits and tax the rich instead.

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

I am calling on the UK Government to not proceed with Liz Kendall’s proposed cuts to disability benefits.

According to the UK charity Oxfam, applying a 2% wealth tax on assets worth over £10 million could raise up to £24 billion within a year. This is what the Government should be focusing on.

Liz Kendall’s proposed 4-point eligibility rule for PIP would see millions of sick and disabled people left without any support. PIP is not an out of work benefit, and many disabled people rely on it to find work and to stay in work. That is why this proposal cannot go ahead.

I also urge the Government not to proceed with the abolishment of contributions-based ESA in favour of a “time-limited” Unemployment Insurance. ESA is a vital lifeline for people who are not eligible for Universal Credit.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Stop PIP Cuts: Protect Support for Disabled People
Stop PIP Cuts: Protect Support for Disabled People

Timeline

18 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
14 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 14 Apr 2025

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