A BBC Question Time audience member left the panel staring at the floor after delivering a powerful message on disability benefit cuts.
As the government pushes ahead with £5bn in cuts, the speaker didn’t hold back—accusing politicians of betraying ordinary people.
‘Why not tax the rich instead?’ 💰
The audience member’s frustration was clear:
“Why don’t we start taxing the rich—the wealthy people who can afford it? You’re taking money from people who have nothing.”
They pointed out that previous benefit cuts had been linked to over 500 deaths, including cases of suicide and starvation.
“You’ve got to look at who is being affected—the most vulnerable people.”
Their frustration didn’t stop at the Tories. They said they were a former Labour voter but had lost faith:
“I’m not gonna be anymore. Because it seems you’re actually betraying the people that are voting for you.”
Outrage over benefit cuts grows 🚨
The government’s planned disability benefit overhaul has sparked fury from across the political spectrum.
Labour’s proposal, announced earlier this week, will see over 1 million people lose financial support, costing them between £4,200 and £6,300 a year.
High-profile names, including Sir Stephen Fry, Brian Cox, and Stanley Tucci, have slammed the cuts, calling them “shameful” and “a stain on this country”.
Comedian Rosie Jones, who has cerebral palsy, added:
“Disabled people are scared of what the future holds. These payments already aren’t enough to cover life’s essentials.”
The real cost of cuts 💷❌
The impact of benefit cuts goes far beyond statistics. For many, it’s a matter of survival.
With previous cuts already linked to hundreds of deaths, concerns are growing that these new reductions will push even more vulnerable people to the brink.
And with both the Tories and Labour refusing to budge, voters are left wondering—who’s actually standing up for those who need it most?
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