"Cuts of more than £7bn represent the biggest attack on the welfare state since George Osborne ushered in the years of austerity" - 42 MPs pen letter stating they cannot support the Government's cuts.
Tag: Disability Support Cuts
Anger is Growing Against the Government’s Disability Cuts – Disability Labour
"This proposal is as bad as anything put forth by the Tories after 14 years of austerity" - the anger of disabled people is growing, writes Kathy Bole, Disability Labour.
Withdraw Cuts to Disability Support – Steve Witherden MP
Steve Witherden MP argues the government must withdraw these proposals and ensure disabled voices are at the forefront of all future reforms.
Welfare Cuts a Political Choice – Imran Hussain MP
Imran Hussain MP says welfare cuts are a political choice and we must invest in people’s ability to live, not punish them for needing help.
Welfare Cuts will Deepen Poverty – Andy McDonald MP
The "deeply concerning" cuts to disability support will deepen poverty - Andy McDonald MP writes on why he'll be voting against the cuts.
This May Day, Let’s make ‘Welfare Not Warfare’ our Banner
Matt Willgress set out the need for a mass campaign for Welfare not Warfare during Arise Festival's Eve of May Day International Rally.
No More Austerity and Cuts
Barry Rodin calls for a policy agenda which takes real action to address the needs of disabled people instead of cutting vital support.
“No money for the poor, endless money for war”: Jeremy Corbyn and Independent Alliance on Spring Statement
"These cruel cuts are not just robbing the most vulnerable people of security. They are robbing them of dignity: and the government should be ashamed of the hateful rhetoric they have fuelled."
Widespread Condemnation of Government Welfare Reform Plans – PCS Union
PCS Union and a range of MPs have condemned the proposed cuts to benefits and warned of dire consequences for disabled people.
RMT Responds to Labour Welfare Cuts Announcement
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey has criticised the Government's cuts to disability support, calling for them to instead target the wealthiest in society.