Rachel Reeves Slaps Down Deputy For Comparing Disability Cuts To Removing Pocket Money

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones

Rachel Reeves has rebuked her deputy Darren Jones after he compared cutting disability benefits to children’s pocket money.

The chancellor announced two controversial rounds of welfare cuts – both before and during her Spring Statement – as she tries balance the public finances.

But according to analysis from the Department for Work and Pensions, these reforms may lead to an average loss of £4,500 a year for someone on personal independence payments.