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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Liz

I’m worried my cancer is back – and that Liz Truss is about to slash my benefits

Illustration by Eleanor Bannister
Illustration by Eleanor Bannister Illustration: Eleanor Bannister/The Guardian

I had an internal exam yesterday and my cervix bled as soon as the doctor touched it, so I’ve got to go for an emergency scan tomorrow. I’ve had cervical cancer before and I’m worried. I’ve got pain in my pelvis and back, and feel constantly bloated. I’m exhausted. They can whip it out as far as I’m concerned. At least it would leave me a few pounds lighter.

Talking of which, the new prime minister seems determined to leave me a few pounds lighter too. What is she on? First of all the government gave us money to ease the cost of living crisis, and now it looks as if it wants it back. Mad Lizzie (the one in No 10, not the fitness guru) – is already saying that we’ve got to balance the books. Fair enough, but by reducing benefits in real terms? I’m no Yanis Varoufakis, but where’s the logic in giving with one hand and taking with the other? It beggars belief.

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