'Over 100k' want Govt to halt welfare cuts for disabled

‘At least 102,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to stop welfare reforms for disabled people ahead of the Autumn Statement.

Led by comedian and campaigner Francesca Martinez, the petition has attracted celebrity support from Stephen Fry, Russell Brand, Yoko Ono and Bianca Jagger.

The news comes as World Disability Day kicks off, with campaigners urging the Government review the bedroom tax, arguing it targets the most vulnerable.’

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