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Disability cuts protest at Prime Minister's Questions Disability cuts protest at Prime Minister's Questions
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Protesters have attempted to enter the House of Commons chamber during Prime Minister's Questions.Protesters have attempted to enter the House of Commons chamber during Prime Minister's Questions.
The group, campaigning against the end of the Independent Living Fund, were prevented from getting in by police.The group, campaigning against the end of the Independent Living Fund, were prevented from getting in by police.
BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said there had been a "concerted rush" by a group of protesters towards member's lobby, the room outside the Commons chamber. BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said about 20 protesters, many of whom were in wheelchairs, had made their way towards - and attempted to "storm" into - the Commons chamber.
The doors were quickly closed on the chanting protesters, he said.The doors were quickly closed on the chanting protesters, he said.
Prime Minister's Questions continued inside the chamber. Prime Minister's Questions continued inside the chamber, and Commons officials told broadcasters not to film the protest, which continued outside in Westminster's central lobby.
One protester told BBC News the Independent Living Fund, which is due to be closed on 30 June, was "vital for the lives of disabled people". The protesters were from a group called Disabled People Against Cuts.
The fund provides support for some 18,000 people and is worth £320m. Its closure has been challenged in the courts, but was ruled lawful by the High Court in December. One protester told BBC News the Independent Living Fund was "vital for the lives of disabled people".
The fund provides support for some 18,000 people and is worth £320m.
It is being closed on 30 June with funding and responsibility transferred to councils and the devolved administrations.
Its closure has been challenged in the courts, but was ruled lawful by the High Court in December.
Ministers say the vast majority of disabled people with care needs are already looked after through the adult social care system.Ministers say the vast majority of disabled people with care needs are already looked after through the adult social care system.