Government accused of being “heartless” as 18,782 could be hit with benefit cuts in Hinckley and Bosworth

Hinckley and Bosworth's Liberal Democrats have condemned the Government for their refusal to commit to uprating benefits in line with inflation.

Analysis from the House of Commons Library commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has shown that in Hinckley and Bosworth 1,729 people who receive the Disability Living Allowance, which helps disabled people with living costs, would be in line to take a real terms cut to their income.

The families of disabled children who require the most support, meanwhile, would see a devastating £229 less per year in real terms.

The research shows that a staggering total of 18,782 people locally could end up seeing their support cut should the Conservatives go through with their plans

The Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Bosworth Councillor Michael Mullaney has urged the Government to immediately uprate benefits across the board for all those who need them. Michael has said that every hour the Government doesn't commit to uprating benefits thousands in Hinckley and Bosworth face sleepless nights.

Commenting Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Bosworth, Cllr Michael Mullaney said:

"People I speak to in Hinckley and Bosworth are horrified that support for the most vulnerable, such as disabled children, could soon be cut to the bone. I know many people are gripped with anxiety over this potential blow, which could push many of them into poverty and hurt their ability to care for their loved ones.

"It is quite unbelievable how out of touch and heartless this government has become. They're on another planet if they think people in Hinckley and Bosworth want to see less support for the poorest and for vulnerable children, for the sake of tax cuts for the richest corporations.

"The government must end the anguish and worry of local families and commit to up-rating benefits with inflation immediately.