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1.3 Million Face PIP Cuts Amid Protests and Outrage

4/18/2025

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A recent Freedom of Information request has uncovered that a staggering 1.3 million individuals could be stripped of their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to proposed Labour reforms, sharply contradicting the government's estimate of 300,000. Protesters, including actor Liz Carr, passionately condemned these cuts, warning they jeopardize vital support for disabled people and deepen poverty.

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A recent Freedom of Information request has uncovered that a staggering 1.3 million individuals could be stripped of their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to proposed Labour reforms, sharply contradicting the government's estimate of 300,000. Protesters, including actor Liz Carr, passionately condemned these cuts, warning they jeopardize vital support for disabled people and deepen poverty.