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Scots Labour MP hits out at UK Government benefit cuts over Parkinson's support

Scots Labour MP hits out at UK Government benefit cuts over Parkinson's support

Graeme Downie said the reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) "would miss the bigger picture for people with Parkinson’s".

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