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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Labour MP resigns as government whip in protest at benefit cuts

Vicky Foxcroft in the Commons
Vicky Foxcroft has urged ministers to rethink their welfare reforms. Photograph: PA

The Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip in protest at the government’s welfare plans, saying she will not be able to vote for the cuts to disability payments.

The government is braced for a major rebellion on the welfare bill, which includes significant changes to personal independence payments for disabled people.

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