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.
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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.
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.
Trade unions say no to ‘callous’ welfare cuts
Trade unions in Trade Union Coordinating Group have written to the Government to raise their profound concerns about cuts targeted at disabled people. We reproduce their letter in full.
Brian Leishman MP: There is an alternative to relentless cuts
Brian Leishman says achieving short-term savings by slashing support for the disabled is not going to get more people into work.
Rachael Maskell MP: Disabled people must be given dignity.
Rachael Maskell MP condemns decisions about the welfare system that are about cutting costs not calculating the consequences.