We pleased to announce John Milne MP as the latest member of our Parliamentary Champions Network!
John met with our CEO, Sonya, last week to discuss the proposed welfare reforms and the devastating impact they could have for people with ME and other fluctuating conditions.
Speaking on joining our network, John said:
"It was great to meet with the Chief Executive of Action for ME to discuss the government’s proposed welfare reforms and the serious implications they could have for people living with ME and other fluctuating conditions.
Changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility, the removal of the Work Capability Assessment (WCA), and reductions in the Universal Credit health element could have unintended consequences for those who rely on this support. The government must consider the effects of reform on all health conditions.
I look forward to working closely with Action for ME and Liberal Democrat colleagues to ensure that welfare support is fair, compassionate, and reflective of the realities people with ME face every day."
We also look forward to working with John and the rest of our Champions to ensure that people affected by ME, including the most severe, are not negatively impacted by the proposed reforms.
