Tory MP tells constituent to 'get a life' when asked how to survive on statutory sick pay

Pauline Latham apologises for disparaging reply to query about living on £94.25 a week

, the Tory MP for Mid Derbyshire, was accused of “disgraceful” behaviour for making the remark at a time many people fear they may not have enough money to get through the crisis.

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