Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce major concessions on his controversial welfare reforms as concerns grow that the government will need to raise taxes to pay for the dramatic climbdown.
After a day of crisis talks with rebel Labour MPs, The Independent understands the prime minister has offered to water down his package of reforms, including protecting Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for all existing claimants, meaning only new claimants would be subject to tougher rules.
