Why do the Tories want to 'slash benefits' for the sick and disabled? | LBC
March 10, 2024
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as posted by the channelMinisters have drawn up "nasty" proposals which would see people with chronic physical and mental illnesses have to return to work before they are fit and able, or risk having their benefits cut.
The changes would affect hundreds of thousands of people from 2025. It is expected to save £4 billion from the welfare budget over four years.
Matthew Wright is joined by journalist Paul Mason to discuss the Spring Budget from Jeremy Hunt and what the next one could look like, if we do get it before the election.
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