Disabled Labour MP tearfully calls out party's welfare cuts
Ms Tidball, who has a congenital disability, voted against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's bill, which passed its second reading by 335 votes to 260 – a majority of 75.
The legislation would introduce changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the health-related element of Universal Credit.
Ms Tidball said she was compelled to enter politics due to previous Conservative spending cuts and tax increases.
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