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Charities warned Keir Starmer’s cuts will drive disabled people into poverty
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Sir Keir Starmer is bracing for the biggest backbench rebellion of his leadership to date after the publication of his flagship welfare reforms sparked an immediate backlash from MPs and campaigners.
The government’s plans to cut disability benefits have been described as “horrendous”, “harmful” and “a disaster”, with campaigners warning it will drive already struggling disabled people into poverty.
