UK Labour Government to Slash £5 Billion from Disability Benefits to Fund Military Expansion
UK Labour Government to Slash £5 Billion from Disability Benefits to Fund Military ExpansionThe UK’s Labour government has unveiled plans to cut £5 billion from disability benefits, redirecting the funds to bolster military spending and rearmament efforts across Europe. The move marks a significant shift for Labour, which had fiercely criticized similar cuts to disability support under the previous Conservative government.The reductions will primarily affect Personal Independence Payments (PIP), a lifeline for individuals with long-term health conditions and disabilities. Disability charities have sounded the alarm, warning that the cuts could plunge approximately 700,000 disabled households into poverty.Instead of prioritizing social services, the government is channeling these savings into a broader agenda of military expansion, raising concerns about the balance between defense and social welfare in the UK.
