Protesters in wheelchairs block UK Parliament entrance over benefit cuts

Protesters in wheelchairs have attempted to block the entrance to the House of Commons in the UK Parliament to demonstrate against cuts to disability benefits.

The demonstration took place Wednesday in Parliament’s Central Lobby as lawmakers attempted to exit the House chamber following Prime Minister’s Questions.

The campaign group, Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), chanted “no justice, no peace,” saying they were campaigning against cuts to social care.

Protesters chanted: “This is a message to [Prime Minister] Theresa May: while we have no justice, you will have no peace” and “No more deaths from benefit cuts.”

Police formed a line at the entrance to the lobby as some of the demonstrators demanded to talk to MPs.

The photo shows police clash with disability protesters in wheelchairs as they attempt to make their way into the House of Commons chamber, July 19, 2017.

Opposition Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn greeted the protesters as they chanted a…

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