Liz Kendall, the welfare secretary, has proposed a plan to save £5 billion from the government's welfare spending during an unsustainable period marked by rising disability benefit claims. This has raised alarms among disability advocates like Mik Scarlet, who shares the challenges of navigating the welfare system and the distress caused by the hostile debate surrounding benefits. Patrick Butler, the Guardian's social policy editor, reports on the strong reactions from charities and Labour backbenchers towards the latest welfare proposals, indicating significant shifts in the political landscape regarding welfare reforms.
Liz Kendall stated that with the rising numbers of disability claims, a fairer system must be enacted to address the unsustainable situation of the welfare bill.
Mik Scarlet expressed his concerns over the growing hostility in conversations surrounding benefits and disability, calling attention to the real-life impacts on those affected.
Patrick Butler highlighted the strong reactions from charities and Labour backbenchers, emphasizing the significant shift in Labour's proposals and the implications for those relying on welfare support.
Kendall's plan aims to reshape the welfare system, which many disabled individuals have found increasingly stressful amidst ongoing reforms from successive governments.
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