The article discusses the anticipated announcement by the government regarding £5 billion in cuts to disability benefits, drawing attention to the potential backlash within the Labour Party. Former Tory chancellor Ken Clarke's analogy illustrates the magnitude of such cuts. Labour left-winger Diane Abbott proposes a wealth tax as an alternative to benefit cuts, suggesting it could generate £24 billion annually. Concerns from figures like Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, highlight the political ramifications of these financial decisions amid economic pressures.
Diane Abbott, a Labour left-winger, urged the government to impose a wealth tax instead of cutting disability benefits, arguing it could provide significant revenue.
Former Tory chancellor Ken Clarke's analogy about cuts highlights the scale of the government's impending £5 billion cuts to disability benefits and their impact on Labour.
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