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70,000 more people to lose disability benefits under Labour's cuts than originally expected
Rachel Reeves
Disability benefits

70,000 more people to lose disability benefits under Labour's cuts than originally expected

Hundreds of thousands of people currently claiming PIP will have their benefits cut by £4,500 a year each on average
Living with long Covid can be devastating – it's time our benefits system recognised that
Photo of MP Jo Platt against a natural outdoor background
Jo Platt MP

Living with long Covid can be devastating – it's time our benefits system recognised that

PIP literally saved my life. Now I fear Labour's benefit cuts will take it all away
Disability benefits

PIP literally saved my life. Now I fear Labour's benefit cuts will take it all away

What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit
Disability benefits

What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit

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