Ministers in the UK are facing backlash over proposed changes to disability welfare, which critics claim could leave many without support. Despite pressure, Rachel Reeves ruled out abandoning the cuts, indicating a review of qualification criteria for benefits. The new plans introduce a strict four-point qualification rule, risking pushing 250,000 individuals, including children, into relative poverty. Personal accounts reveal the real impacts of these changes, highlighting individual hardships and the potential loss of essential care for those with disabilities, elevating concerns of significant economic hardship. The government has yet to disclose specific details on review outcomes.
I really didn't think Labour would be so heartless. Under Labour's four-point rule, Neil would lose everything. There is no chance of me being able to afford [that care].
The Department for Work and Pensions estimates the cuts could push 250,000 people into relative poverty after housing costs by 2029-30, including 50,000 children.
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