Government whip quits over disability benefit cuts
Summary
Vicky Foxcroft, a Labour MP, resigned from her position as a government whip due to disagreements with plans to cut disability benefits. The government plans to save money by tightening rules for personal independence payments and reducing the sickness-related part of universal credit, which could impact many current and future claimants.Key Facts
- Vicky Foxcroft resigned as a whip because she disagreed with the government's plans to cut disability benefits.
- The government aims to save money by changing the criteria for personal independence payments and cutting universal credit for sick people.
- More than 100 Labour MPs expressed concerns over the proposed benefit cuts.
- The government expects 370,000 current claimants will lose money, saving £1.7 billion by 2029/30.
- An estimated 430,000 fewer future claimants could save an additional £1.89 billion.
- An earlier report predicted 250,000 people might face poverty due to these cuts.
- The government plans to spend £1 billion to help long-term sick and disabled people find work.
- Foxcroft was elected as an MP in May 2015 and voiced pride in serving the Labour government.
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