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Cuts 'will fuel abuse'

Government spending cuts might put disabled people at risk of being abused by those who were jealous of the benefits they were receiving, according to charity, Mencap.

Government spending cuts might put disabled people at risk of being abused by those who were jealous of the benefits they were receiving, according to charity, Mencap.

An Ipsos MORI survey for the charity showed that 61% of people believed the cuts could make some people angry at those who received disability benefits.

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