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'Disability benefits are our lifeline and taking it away will end in tragedy'

'Disability benefits are our lifeline and taking it away will end in tragedy'

Millions of people who depend on disability benefits were watching yesterday's Commons vote on welfare reform closely. Here six people talk give their verdict's on the government plans.

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