Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, remains committed to opposing disability benefit cuts despite her suspension from the Labour Party. She argues that the party should be a broad church that listens to diverse voices. Maskell believes that advocating for people with disabilities is vital, highlighting their invisibility in society. She discusses her efforts to bring attention to constituents' struggles, particularly regarding mental health issues linked to financial cuts. Maskell criticizes Keir Starmer’s decision to suspend her and her colleagues and maintains that reducing support for the poorest should not align with Labour's values.
Rachael Maskell stated, "Of course I brought to parliament the voices of my constituents, in fact I told stories within the debate about their fragile mental health and the implications of losing money and the reforms would have on them."
She emphasized, "Cutting money from some of the poorest in our society is not what a Labour government should be doing."
Maskell commented, "I don't see myself as a ringleader, I joined with other colleagues who had similar concerns about this legislation."
Maskell criticized her suspension, saying, "On this occasion, I don't think he's [Keir Starmer] got it right."
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