George Osborne defends using disability cuts to fund middle-class tax break
9 years ago

George Osborne defends using disability cuts to fund middle-class tax break

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Osborne has defended his decision to use cuts in disability benefits to fund tax breaks for the middle class. Mr Osborne argued that the Conservative government was "increasing spending on disabled people", claiming: "Controlling welfare bills is part of what you need to do if you’re a secure country confronting the problems in the world." Mr Marr continued to press the Chancellor, saying: "At the same time as you're raising thresholds to help middle-class tax payers, it's going to seem a very callous set of priorities." This would improve living conditions for people across the UK, he said– including the 640,000 disabled people who are funding his tax cuts for the middle classes.

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Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?
5 days, 22 hours ago

Why has the UK government announced swingeing welfare cuts?

Al Jazeera  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a major shake-up of the country’s welfare system, arguing that it could save the country 5 billion pounds a year by 2030, but sparked a political row in the process. Colum Eastwood, an MP from Labour’s sister party, the Social Democratic and Labour Party, in Northern Ireland, referred to the case of …

Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1million people' - as Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face backlash from own MPs
1 week, 3 days ago

Labour's benefits crackdown 'set to cut disability payments for 1million people' - as Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face backlash from own MPs

Daily Mail  

One million people are set to lose their disability payments amid Labour's cost-cutting crackdown on benefits - causing uproar within the party. Sir Keir Starmer insists benefits cuts are urgently needed as the welfare bill is 'going through the roof', while Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Friday the government must 'get a grip' on the system. Pictured: File photo Sir …

Billions in welfare cuts loom in UK
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Billions in welfare cuts loom in UK

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-03-06 09:17 Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves ahead of a meeting at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Canary Wharf, London, Britain Feb 20, 2025. United Kingdom residents could soon find it harder to access welfare money, after the nation's finance minister makes multi-billion-pound cuts to …

Benefits of welfare outweigh the cost, Labour warned ahead of cuts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Benefits of welfare outweigh the cost, Labour warned ahead of cuts

The Independent  

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If we are to have tax cuts, the PM must choose wisely
1 year, 2 months ago

If we are to have tax cuts, the PM must choose wisely

The Independent  

As an important political year looms, Jeremy Hunt’s announcement that his Budget will take place on 6 March has prompted a flurry of speculation he will cut taxes in what is likely to be the last major fiscal event before the general election. Many Tories view it as a “tax on aspiration”, arguing that people should be able to pass …

Government cuts have caused 'human catastrophe' for disabled, UN committee says
7 years, 7 months ago

Government cuts have caused 'human catastrophe' for disabled, UN committee says

The Independent  

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Government fails to deliver £4bn savings after cutting disability benefit, new analysis shows
7 years, 10 months ago

Government fails to deliver £4bn savings after cutting disability benefit, new analysis shows

The Independent  

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£3.7bn in cuts to disability benefits needed to help cut the deficit, says cabinet minister
8 years ago

£3.7bn in cuts to disability benefits needed to help cut the deficit, says cabinet minister

The Independent  

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The Tories have decided to 'incentivise' disabled people – by trying to cut their desperately needed benefits again
8 years, 1 month ago

The Tories have decided to 'incentivise' disabled people – by trying to cut their desperately needed benefits again

The Independent  

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New DWP secretary Stephen Crabb signals further disability benefit changes to cut spending
8 years, 10 months ago

New DWP secretary Stephen Crabb signals further disability benefit changes to cut spending

The Independent  

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Disability benefit cuts 'changing things for the better' DWP’s Stephen Crabb says
8 years, 10 months ago

Disability benefit cuts 'changing things for the better' DWP’s Stephen Crabb says

The Independent  

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Tax credits, disability benefit and nine other U-turns from the first year of a Conservative government
8 years, 10 months ago

Tax credits, disability benefit and nine other U-turns from the first year of a Conservative government

The Independent  

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Budget 2016: George Osborne cuts £1.1bn from NHS repairs fund
9 years ago

Budget 2016: George Osborne cuts £1.1bn from NHS repairs fund

The Independent  

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George Osborne's tax breaks for millions of working Britons 'mask how much poorest families will lose out'
9 years ago

George Osborne's tax breaks for millions of working Britons 'mask how much poorest families will lose out'

The Independent  

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The public overwhelmingly think planned PIP disability benefit cuts are wrong, polls find
9 years ago

The public overwhelmingly think planned PIP disability benefit cuts are wrong, polls find

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A poll by YouGov following the Budget found that 70 per cent of the general …

Disability benefit cuts included in the Budget were just 'a suggestion', cabinet minister Nicky Morgan says
9 years ago

Disability benefit cuts included in the Budget were just 'a suggestion', cabinet minister Nicky Morgan says

The Independent  

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The Government is justifying its disability benefit cuts with untested anecdotal evidence
9 years ago

The Government is justifying its disability benefit cuts with untested anecdotal evidence

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government based the justification for its latest disability benefit cuts …

Budget 2016: Watch George Osborne stay stony-faced as he is told about the impact of his disability cuts
9 years ago

Budget 2016: Watch George Osborne stay stony-faced as he is told about the impact of his disability cuts

The Independent  

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George Osborne asked if he should 'get the sack' after failing two in three Budget pledges
9 years ago

George Osborne asked if he should 'get the sack' after failing two in three Budget pledges

The Independent  

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Business Secretary Sajid Javid denies Government has cut disability benefits in BBC Newsnight interview
9 years ago

Business Secretary Sajid Javid denies Government has cut disability benefits in BBC Newsnight interview

The Independent  

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George Osborne put big business ahead of children and disabled people in his Budget, charities say
9 years ago

George Osborne put big business ahead of children and disabled people in his Budget, charities say

The Independent  

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Budget 2016: George Osborne 'takes £4.4bn from disabled people to fund tax breaks for rich'
9 years ago

Budget 2016: George Osborne 'takes £4.4bn from disabled people to fund tax breaks for rich'

The Independent  

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Budget 2016: Three groups of people that look set to lose out in George Osborne’s plans
9 years ago

Budget 2016: Three groups of people that look set to lose out in George Osborne’s plans

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cuts to disability benefits, forcing …

Tory MPs 'named and shamed' for voting in support of disability benefit cuts
9 years ago

Tory MPs 'named and shamed' for voting in support of disability benefit cuts

The Independent  

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These are all the MPs who voted to force through the ESA disability benefit cut
9 years ago

These are all the MPs who voted to force through the ESA disability benefit cut

The Independent  

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George Osborne’s disability benefits cuts to see ‘200,000 people lose £3,000 a year’
9 years ago

George Osborne’s disability benefits cuts to see ‘200,000 people lose £3,000 a year’

The Independent  

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George Osborne: Fresh public spending cuts of £4bn 'not a huge amount in the scheme of things'
9 years ago

George Osborne: Fresh public spending cuts of £4bn 'not a huge amount in the scheme of things'

The Independent  

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George Osborne to use cut in disability benefits to 'fund middle-class tax giveaway'
9 years ago

George Osborne to use cut in disability benefits to 'fund middle-class tax giveaway'

The Independent  

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Tories block plan to look at the impact of their disability benefit cuts
9 years ago

Tories block plan to look at the impact of their disability benefit cuts

The Independent  

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Help us – don’t hurt us, business tells Osborne
9 years, 1 month ago

Help us – don’t hurt us, business tells Osborne

The Independent  

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The Government may be about to scrap one of its harshest disability benefit cuts
9 years, 1 month ago

The Government may be about to scrap one of its harshest disability benefit cuts

The Independent  

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Tax credit cuts: George Osborne U-turn 'only delays squeeze on working poor'
9 years, 3 months ago

Tax credit cuts: George Osborne U-turn 'only delays squeeze on working poor'

The Independent  

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Letters: High price of Osborne's public health cuts
9 years, 3 months ago

Letters: High price of Osborne's public health cuts

The Independent  

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George Osborne should shelve his planned tax credit cuts, influential group of MPs says
9 years, 4 months ago

George Osborne should shelve his planned tax credit cuts, influential group of MPs says

The Independent  

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George Osborne says UK must not 'lose its nerve' on spending cuts
9 years, 4 months ago

George Osborne says UK must not 'lose its nerve' on spending cuts

The Independent  

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This family is the real face of tax credits. How uncomfortable does that make you feel?
9 years, 4 months ago

This family is the real face of tax credits. How uncomfortable does that make you feel?

The Independent  

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John McDonnell says Labour will not attack George Osborne if he backs down on tax credit cuts
9 years, 5 months ago

John McDonnell says Labour will not attack George Osborne if he backs down on tax credit cuts

The Independent  

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George Osborne has 'no easy solutions' for softening blow of tax credit cuts, think tank says
9 years, 5 months ago

George Osborne has 'no easy solutions' for softening blow of tax credit cuts, think tank says

The Independent  

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George Osborne to remain stubborn on tax credits despite Tory backlash: 'We are not going to move on it... no caveats'
9 years, 5 months ago

George Osborne to remain stubborn on tax credits despite Tory backlash: 'We are not going to move on it... no caveats'

The Independent  

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Over 70 Conservative MPs vulnerable to losing their seats over tax credit cuts, analysis suggests
9 years, 5 months ago

Over 70 Conservative MPs vulnerable to losing their seats over tax credit cuts, analysis suggests

The Independent  

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George Osborne accused of covering up impact of 'eye-watering' tax credits cuts
9 years, 5 months ago

George Osborne accused of covering up impact of 'eye-watering' tax credits cuts

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Tax credits cuts: Stand by for a U-turn from George Osborne in next month’s mini-Budget
9 years, 5 months ago

Tax credits cuts: Stand by for a U-turn from George Osborne in next month’s mini-Budget

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Tory tax credit cuts will put 200,000 children into poverty in 2016, study finds
9 years, 5 months ago

Tory tax credit cuts will put 200,000 children into poverty in 2016, study finds

The Independent  

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George Osborne's biggest benefit cuts are for people who actually have jobs, IFS says
9 years, 6 months ago

George Osborne's biggest benefit cuts are for people who actually have jobs, IFS says

The Independent  

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George Osborne's biggest benefit cuts are for people who actually have jobs, IFS says
9 years, 6 months ago

George Osborne's biggest benefit cuts are for people who actually have jobs, IFS says

The Independent  

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Welfare bill: These are the 184 Labour MPs who didn’t vote against the Tories' cuts
9 years, 8 months ago

Welfare bill: These are the 184 Labour MPs who didn’t vote against the Tories' cuts

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3 million households to be worse off due to Osborne’s budget
9 years, 8 months ago

3 million households to be worse off due to Osborne’s budget

The Hindu  

Chancellor George Osborne’s July 8 budget — the first by a Conservative-only government in the last 20 years — was presented as an offering of mixed blessings, with an increase in minimum wages for working class families and some tax breaks for the rich. In a post-budget statement, IFS Director Peter Robinson said: “Given the array of benefit cuts it …

The most radical Budget in years: George Osborne unveils living wage plans, tax giveaways for middle classes but severe welfare cuts
9 years, 8 months ago

The most radical Budget in years: George Osborne unveils living wage plans, tax giveaways for middle classes but severe welfare cuts

The Independent  

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George Osborne says benefits should be capped at £20,000 to meet average earnings – but working families take home £31,500
9 years, 8 months ago

George Osborne says benefits should be capped at £20,000 to meet average earnings – but working families take home £31,500

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