Ministers are discussing the prospect of further concessions to win over Labour MPs preparing to rebel over the Government’s plans to cut disability benefits ahead of a crunch vote next week. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said talks with backbenchers were “ongoing” amid a looming revolt over the welfare Bill,

More than 100 Labour MPs have launched the biggest rebellion yet against the government over its planned cuts to the benefits system. They have tabled an amendment they hope will kill off the welfare bill and its proposals to cut disability and sickness-related benefits payments.