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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Middleton

Half of UK MPs’ staff have clinical levels of psychological distress, study claims

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Half of all MPs’ staff are suffering from clinical levels of psychological distress and are at “breaking point” due to years of crisis in Westminster, according to a new study.

A combination of factors such as a lack of support, abuse from the public and multiple upheavals such as Covid and Brexit have negatively impacted parliamentary aides, as reported by The Guardian.

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