Disabled people hold nationwide protests against cuts

Disabled people are taking part in protests across the UK against government spending cuts.

Organisers of the Hardest Hit campaign say rallies will take place at 14 places from Brighton to Edinburgh.
Protesters object to benefit changes, including cuts in disability living allowance, and local service cutbacks.

Ministers say the welfare system is currently failing people and that reforms will see benefits go to those who need them.

The planned protests, organised by the UK Disabled People's Council and the Disability Benefits Consortium, follow on from a demonstration in May in central London.   Read More