So Sad

[maggiebee]

This story brought tears to my eyes. The uncaring face of politics.

https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/ewan-gurr-tragic-joy-81-took-her-life-after-dwp-pension-freeze-left-her-with-5-to-survive/?fbclid=IwAR1xEijxYzLki5kZqp7wtJoHmpGMc-43jfL9TmDOVqvncPbJn2hfHeLKzE8

[Cloverjo]

It’s terrible.

[wolf63]

I agree that it is sad, but her benefit was stopped in error - one phone call would have sorted it out.

[ummmm]

Awful.

[Mamyalynne]

It's sad on every level, that a clerical error could drive someone to this and also the pride that stops people talking about things.

[Arksided]

Such a tragic loss of life.

[marval]

Such a sad story.

[Theland]

Too many ABers in the past have shown an indifference to severe poverty.

[Arksided]

Why didn't God lend a helping hand.

[Mamyalynne]

That's an interesting reply, nothing to say about the lady or the error that lead to her loss of pension - just a swipe at other members.

[Calicogirl]

What an utter tragedy, poor lady :(

[Spicerack]

The uncaring face of politics?
Nothing to do with politics.

[Theland]

So much support displayed here in the past for a system that punishes poverty.

[TonyV]

Theland you need to put your brain into gear before posting sometimes.

[Mamyalynne]

Ship off back to R&S where you were displaying your Christianity a few minutes ago by damning whole continents and religions.

[Theland]

You have no answer, so attack the messenger.

[Mamyalynne]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention Maggie and apologies for my part in diversions.

It makes me glad that I taught my children never to stay silent if in trouble but to reach out for help - pride is admirable but can be dangerous.

RIP Joy.

[THECORBYLOON]

This is a tragedy but as has already been said, it could have been rectified by a single 'phone call to the DWP.

There has been an investigation into the sequence of events and that will have identified who did what and when at each stage of the process.

It is a terrible outcome to what was the result of human error but the report shows that steps are being taken to ensure it is not repeated.

[Theland]

That's all good then. X

[THECORBYLOON]

THELAND, it would not have been done deliberately and those responsible will be aware of the consequences.

What action would you like the DWP to take?

[naomi24]

// The uncaring face of politics. //

The disingenuous face of political spin - and not for the first time.