«The Department of Work and Pensions has a long track record of misusing statistics when it comes to the benefits system, and it's clear this was a tactic to vindicate further welfare cuts,» Parkinson's UK policy advisor Donna O'Brien said. (politics.co.uk)
The discussions over further welfare cuts took place before last Wednesday's suspected terror attack in Woolwich, which is expected to lead to renewed pressure on the Treasury to protect security spending.» (conservativehome.blogs.com)
David Congdon, head of campaigns and policy at learning disability charity Mencap, added: «The government has a responsibility to ensure the cuts do not disproportionately impact on those people least able to afford it, yet the chancellor's focus on further welfare cuts means many disabled people will fear they will continue to be the hardest hit. (politics.co.uk)