Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at the government’s planned cuts to disability benefits in a strongly-worded letter to Labour’s Rachel Reeves. The former Labour leader is furious over the £4.3bn cuts announced by Chancellor Reeves, which are set to affect more than 3 million households and push 250,000 people into poverty, according to government analysis.
The cuts target the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a lifeline for many disabled people, and Corbyn isn’t holding back. In his letter, he expressed his “profound disgust” at the government’s plans, which have sparked outrage among his constituents.
🧐 ‘Unprecedented’ Number of Complaints
Corbyn said he’s been bombarded with letters and messages from his constituents, all horrified by the cuts. He revealed that the feedback he’s received is unlike anything he’s seen before. In response, he hosted an urgent public meeting for people to voice their concerns.
He shared some of their stories in the letter, with many describing the cuts as “terrifying.” He explained that PIP is far from a luxury – it’s a critical financial support system for disabled people.
👏 Disabled People Are More Than Just ‘Vulnerable’
In his letter, Corbyn emphasised that disabled people are not just “vulnerable” individuals who need to be looked after. Instead, he called them “creative, passionate and valued campaigners” who are fighting for their rights to live with dignity and freedom.
Corbyn shared the letter on social media, writing: “We are appalled by the government’s cruelty – and we will not back down.”
🔥 The Growing Discontent
The government’s welfare cuts have been widely criticised, not just by Corbyn, but by many within the Labour Party and across other political spectrums. The cuts are becoming a point of contention, and Corbyn’s strong stance is a clear challenge to the government’s policies.
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