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Benefits appeal woman Cecilia Burns from Strabane has died

A cancer sufferer, who had her benefits cut by government officials who said she was fit to work, has died


Cecilia Burns, 51, from Strabane, County Tyrone, had started a campaign to have the decision overturned
 

Ms Burns had her benefits cut after she was assessed by government contractor Atos Healthcare


'Disgusted'

 

During her campaign the County Tyrone woman said she was "disgusted" after the government cut her sickness benefit and told her she was fit to work


Ms Burns had described the medical test as a "joke"

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