Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.
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"Despite growing political divisions on welfare, support for disability benefits remains remarkably strong."
— Dr Robert de Vries , Academic
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Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.
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