FW: Campaign for a Fair Society Newsletter 16

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whilst not agreeing that NHS is protected in any way..think the new report A fair Society ? is excellent, really useful info for all interested in Welfare reform and trying to save welfare state. Packed with facts/analysis ect.

cheers Rachel

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From: Campaign for a Fair Society [mailto:info=campaignforaf...@mail126.us2.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of Campaign for a Fair Society
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Subject: Campaign for a Fair Society Newsletter 16

Not displaying in your browser? View it in your browser. Edition 16 | February 2013 C A M P A I G N   N E W S L E T T E R A fair society? New Campaign report Analysis in a new report shows that government cuts target people in poverty, disabled people and their families. The report, written by Simon Duffy on behalf of the Campaign for a Fair Society, shows in detail how 50% of £75.2 billion in cuts fall on just two areas, benefits and local government - despite the fact that together they make up only 26.8%of central government expenditure.   In other words, the cuts are not fair.  Read the report on the Centre for Welfare Reform website.   BBC and Guardian air Campaign views In the BBC's 'The Big Questions' programme, the Campaign's Simon Duffy mounted a strong attack on government cuts and its latest plan to give welfare cash cards - a kind of electronic ration card - to people who receive benefits. This programme discussed ‘Is it immoral to cut help to the poor?’ Simon pointed out that, while £1bn was lost in benefit fraud, £17bn goes unclaimed. Simon also wrote an article in the 29 January edition of the Guardian Professional. The article highlights shocking statistics - as detailed in the Campaign's report, 'A fair society?': 'while most of us face cuts in services or income equivalent to £467, people in poverty face cuts totalling £2,195 per person, and disabled people face cuts totalling £4,410 per person. Disabled people (including children and older people) with the most severe disabilities, those entitled to social care, will face the biggest cut of all – an average cut of £8,832. This cut is 19 times greater than the cut falling on most other citizens.' Read the article   Cartoons, graphics, video  The Campaign wants to produce new artwork and video clips. If you have a relevant skill and can do a little work on a voluntary basis, please get in touch. The Campaign has no paid staff and relies on voluntary contributions of skills and time. Let us know if you can help   CONNECT WITH US Visit us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Forward this to a Friend A new report on the Centre for Welfare Reform web site. Click here to visit the download page. Read online or download the manifesto. www.campaignforafairsociety.org Copyright © 2013 Campaign for a Fair Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Campaign for a Fair Society c/o Choice Support 100 Westminster Bridge Road London, England SE1 7XA United Kingdom Add us to your address book  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | view email in browser