7% of Britons support disability benefit cuts, survey finds

The latest British Social Attitudes survey, carried out by NatCen Social Research, found that roughly 7 percent of respondents said they wanted cuts to disability benefits. The poll, which surveyed a representative cross‑section of adults across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, asked participants to indicate their level of support for a range of welfare reforms, including changes to the disability benefit system.

The modest level of backing for benefit reductions contrasts with broader public sentiment on welfare, where the majority of those surveyed either opposed cuts or expressed no clear preference. Researchers noted that the result reflects persistent concern about the impact of austerity measures on vulnerable groups and suggests limited political appetite for further reductions in disability support. The findings will likely inform policymakers as they consider proposals for reforming the benefits framework.