Most Tory and Reform voters oppose cuts to disability benefits, survey finds
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- A British Social Attitudes survey found that only 7% of respondents supported cutting disability benefits, while 49% favored increased spending.
- Opposition to cuts remained strong among Conservative and Reform voters, suggesting that reductions could carry political risks.
- Overall support for welfare spending has fallen sharply in recent years.
There is little support for cutting disability benefits, even among Conservative and Reform voters, according to a national survey.
The British Social Attitudes report found that only 7% of respondents backed cuts to disability benefits. Nearly half, 49%, said spending on personal independence payments should increase.
The findings point to a politically difficult path for proposals to reduce disability-benefit spending. They come as overall support for welfare spending has declined sharply in recent years.
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