I’m afraid this article is disgracefully untrue. I’d encourage any constituent wanting to meet, on this or any other issue, to get in touch - as many do every week - ThreadSky

torstenbell.bsky.social • 56 days ago

I’m afraid this article is disgracefully untrue. I’d encourage any constituent wanting to meet, on this or any other issue, to get in touch - as many do every week

Reposted from Bylines Cymru

Swansea MP refuses to meet with disability group

When elected representatives misunderstand, misrepresent, and are derisive about issues, they should speak with those who understand and are affected.

✍️ Swansea Disabled People Against Cuts

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mattevansc3.bsky.social•56 days ago

Which part is “disgracefully untrue”? Them writing an open letter? Them sending it to you? You not agreeing to meet them? Them being told to go to the consultation? There only being one consultation for the entirety of Wales? What specifically is untrue?
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pedski.bsky.social•56 days ago

Seems clear enough to me…they state ‘he refused to meet them’

He says that’s untrue…

What evidence have they provided…a reply? Written or verbal? Surely they’ve got that.

mattevansc3.bsky.social•56 days ago

No they haven’t because the claim is that Torsten Bell has not replied to them even though the two other Swansea MP’s Tonia Antioniazzi and Carolyn Harris have. Nation Cymru also contacted all three MP’s in relation to this and Torsten Bell was the only one not to respond.

golightlyb.bsky.social•56 days ago

We invite journalists to get in touch and DPAC Swansea will prove every single point.

caricariad.bsky.social•56 days ago

Yes, you encourage “any constituent” - singlular - to meet. This is a Disabled Person’s Organistion that want to talk to you. It is quite easy to pick off people one by one.

fraserw.bsky.social•56 days ago

@bylinesnetwork.co.uk another example of poor reporting?

mattevansc3.bsky.social•56 days ago

In what way is it poor reporting? Is Torsten saying he didn’t get the open letter? Is he saying he didn’t refuse to meet them? Is he saying he didn’t use the consultation as a reason not to meet DPAC? An MP politely saying “fake news” isn’t an example of poor reporting @bylinesnetwork.co.uk

pedski.bsky.social•56 days ago

I guess if it’s not true…

That’s usually do it. Yes!?

torstenbell.bsky.social•56 days ago

Campaigners campaigning is fine - spreading falsehoods is not

golightlyb.bsky.social•51 days ago

The article has now been updated and robustly defended. When will you say sorry and discuss the politics instead, Torsten?

golightlyb.bsky.social•56 days ago

We invite journalists to contact DPAC Swansea. We will prove every single thing we have ever said.

golightlyb.bsky.social•56 days ago

How dare you.

caricariad.bsky.social•56 days ago

Falsehood? Is the Green paper truly a Pathway to work for disabled people?? Let’s be clear here - unfortunately, it cost more to live and much more for disabled people to work. In reality the green paper is another cut.

aiteall.bsky.social•56 days ago

Cept, you don't want to hear objections to your Cameron/Osborne policies from the people directly affected. Why don't you tax the Oligarchs/Monopolists? Guess we already know why!

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