Tower Hamlets Council warns of a significant financial burden caused by government cuts to disability benefits, totaling an additional £8.5 million spent to support affected residents. An analysis revealed that 16,388 households in the borough will feel the impact from changes in Personal Independent Payments and Limited Capability for Work-related Activity. Campaigners highlight that this could push more individuals into poverty amid increased strain on cash-strapped councils. Tower Hamlets' leadership hopes for a government reversal on these cuts, while also implementing local initiatives to mitigate their effects on vulnerable populations.
As disabled people face the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record, I am extremely concerned about the impact on disabled residents in Tower Hamlets.
I once again urge the Government to reverse these cruel proposals, which will reportedly affect 700,000 families already in poverty.
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