End this reckless assault on the disabled

Charity slams Sunak’s benefit cuts

- ASHLEY COWBURN

PM Rishi Sunak has bee told to end his benefits blitz on disabled people as he threatens to remove payments from those with anxiety or depression.

Charities said axing the vital supports would only worsen problems and told No10 to focus on waiting lists for mental health care.

It came as Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride unveiled plans for a shake-up of Personal Independence Payments.

A 12-week consultation will propose halting regular cash support for a range of mental health problems.

James Taylor, of disability equality charity Scope, called for the "reckless assault" on disabled people to stop.