Purpl & Disability News

Should people in the UK have the legal right to choose how and when they die, under controlled, compassionate circumstances?

As of 24 June 2025, more than 100 Labour MPs have publicly come out against the government’s proposed £5 billion cuts to welfare – with a particular focus on opposing changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Helen’s legacy has been polished into something softer. Less political. More palatable. But not the fiery adult who challenged the entire system.

Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.

Whether you’re currently claiming PIP, thinking of applying, or just want to understand how these changes may impact your rights, this no-fluff guide breaks down what’s happening, what’s at risk, and where to find support.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. While big-picture figures dominate the headlines, many decisions will have a direct impact on disabled and neurodivergent people, those needing mental health or social care support, and anyone relying on benefits. We’ve broken it down […]

Over 100 public figures – including some of the UK’s most well-known disabled and non-disabled celebrities – have signed a letter calling on Keir Starmer to scrap planned PIP cuts.

Despite new Government figures revealing just a 1% overpayment rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), disabled people across the UK are still bracing for severe welfare cuts — and many are speaking out. This week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published updated statistics showing a 3.3% overall fraud and error rate in the […]