Many Scots were left horrified when the Tories waged war on disabled benefit claimants, forcing them through harsh assessments and stripping payments away with little thought, pushing some into devastating poverty. Now, Labour’s plan to cut the benefits bill by encouraging more disabled people to work is raising alarms.
The backlash has already begun, with Labour activists and voters voicing serious concerns. There’s a real fear that those who simply can’t work will be forced into jobs or see their support slashed, echoing the cruel policies of the past. That’s not what people expected from a Labour government, and the frustration is growing, reported the Daily Record.
