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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Welfare reforms are a cynical attack on disability benefits, charities say

PA Wire

Welfare changes meaning people will lose their benefits if they do not look for a job will tackle a current “waste of potential” in the population, the Chancellor has said, though campaigners have accused the Government of punishing people by framing disability as a lifestyle choice.

Jeremy Hunt said he wants to help the sick, disabled and long-term unemployed back into work – accusing Labour of offering compassion through money while Conservatives prefer to give “opportunity”.

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