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WATCH: Protesters rally outside Parliament over welfare reform

Disability rights campaigners gathered outside Parliament this week as MPs voted on controversial welfare reform targeting Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit.

The bill has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum and despite last-minute concessions, campaigners say the new bill means they may still lose essential support.

Some protesters held signs reading “Welfare not warfare”, calling for government spending to prioritise welfare over defence and military spending.

The bill will move to the third reading on 9 July.

Footage: Parisa Shirvani

Feature image: Free to use from Unsplash

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