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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Barney Davis

Labour ‘to slash disability benefits for 1 million people’ as part of huge welfare cuts

As many as one million British people could reportedly face having their disability benefits slashed as part of wide ranging reforms to welfare set to be announced next week.

People suffering some mental health disorders or have difficulty washing, dressing or even eating could be denied payments under plans to toughen up eligibility for the benefit.

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