Labour MP resigns as government whip in protest at benefit cuts

<p>Vicky Foxcroft says she cannot support changes to disability payments ahead of key vote on welfare bill</p><p>The Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a whip in protest at the government’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/26/labour-mps-condemn-rachel-reevess-unacceptable-welfare-cuts">welfare plans</a>, saying she will not be able to vote for the cuts to disability payments.</p><p>The government is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/18/uk-benefits-system-could-collapse-if-payments-are-not-cut-liz-kendall-says">braced for a major rebellion</a> on the welfare bill, which includes significant changes to personal independence payments for disabled people.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/19/labour-mp-resigns-as-government-whip-in-protest-at-benefit-cuts">Continue reading...</a>