The UK government has announced significant cuts to healthcare and welfare to fund a major increase in defence spending. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves cited "global uncertainty" as justification for the move. However, the decision has sparked protests in Westminster, with disabled individuals fearing the loss of essential support.
Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Westminster.
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