Christine calls on Government to abandon plans to cut welfare

Christine has called on the Government to abandon plans to slash support for benefit claimants and ensure people don’t get plunged into poverty.

She said: “Reform of the welfare system should never come at the expense of the people it was set up to help.

“I have challenged the government to make sure their reforms support and empower the sick and disabled community, rather than forcing many further people into poverty.

“We have to bring the welfare bill down and support people into work - it’s what’s right for the economy, but punishing vulnerable people is not the answer.”