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Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft quits as authorities whip over cuts to incapacity advantages | Politics Information

Editorial Board Published June 20, 2025
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Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has stop her job as a authorities whip in opposition to the federal government’s plans to chop incapacity advantages.

She wrote in a letter to the prime minister that she couldn’t vote “for reforms which include cuts to disabled people’s finances”.

The previous shadow minister for disabled folks turns into the primary MP to stop a authorities job over the controversial welfare reform plans which have seen over 100 Labour MPs publicly specific concern over the proposals.

A authorities spokesperson defended the reforms as “principled” and insisted they’ll defend the weak.

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The MP for Lewisham North wrote that the advantages system is in “desperate need of reform”, however argued this isn’t the way in which to do it.

She mentioned: “I completely perceive the necessity to handle the ever-increasing welfare invoice in these troublesome financial instances, however I’ve at all times believed this might and must be accomplished by supporting extra disabled folks into work.

“I do not believe that cuts to personal independence payment (PIP) and the health element of Universal Credit should be part of the solution.”

Picture:Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft. Pic: UK Parliament

Ms Foxcroft mentioned she has “wrestled” with the choice over whether or not to resign, however mentioned: “Sadly it now appears that we’re not going to get the adjustments I desperately wished to see.

“I therefore tender my resignation as I know I will not be able to do the job that is required of me and whip – or indeed vote – for reforms which include cuts to disabled people’s finances.”

She has obtained public assist from quite a lot of fellow Labour MPs, who praised her “principled” stand on this challenge.

‘Moral case for change’

The federal government printed its invoice earlier this week to tighten the eligibility for PIP advantages, and likewise cuts to the sickness-related portion of Common Credit score.

Ministers say these plans will lower £5bn from the welfare funds that’s ballooning.

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The federal government’s plans to chop advantages

The price of long-term illness and incapacity advantages for working-age folks has risen by £20bn for the reason that pandemic and is forecast to hit £70bn over the following 5 years.

Ministers have mentioned there may be additionally an ethical case for change, with one in eight younger folks not in training, coaching, or employment – prompting fears of a “wasted generation”.

However incapacity teams say they concern a rise in suicides and psychological well being situations.

The federal government’s personal evaluation forecast an additional 250,000 folks might be pushed into poverty – together with 50,000 kids. It didn’t embrace the impression of individuals shifting into work.

A authorities spokesperson mentioned: “This Labour authorities was elected to ship change. The damaged welfare system we inherited is failing the sick and most weak and holding too many younger folks again. It’s truthful and accountable to repair it.

“Our principled reforms will ensure those who can work should, that those who want to work are properly supported, and that those with most severe disabilities and health conditions are protected.”

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