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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent

‘Labour is deserting me’: disabled people fear impact of Pip changes

Disability rights activists protest at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Proposed cuts to personal independence payments could leave people struggling socialise and cover essential costs. Photograph: Ron Fassbender/Alamy

Among the raft of welfare cuts the government is expected to announce this week, it was plans to cut personal independence payments (Pip) that prompted the most outcry.

Although it appears ministers may row back on controversial plans for a freeze of the benefit, there are still suggestions they will change the eligibility criteria making it harder for people to access it – leaving the disabled community worried and anxious.

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