Exclusive: Ministers said to be considering watering down reforms, with more than 120 MPs poised to oppose bill
Number 10 is preparing to offer concessions to Labour MPs amid a major rebellion over the government’s planned welfare cuts.
Downing Street is understood to be considering watering down changes to the eligibility for disability benefits which had been significantly tightened by the reforms in the bill.
More than 120 MPs are poised to rebel against the government next Tuesday and there remains division at the top of government over how to stem the growing anger.
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