The prime minister insists he’s got the "right balance" after his retreat on planned welfare cuts over the threat of a major rebellion by his own MPs.
Late last night the government announced they were giving in to pressure from Labour backbenchers to change course, offering significant concessions to the planned benefit cuts.
People who currently receive the personal independence payment (PIP) will continue to do so, and the planned tightening of eligibility will now only apply to new claimants.
The health element of universal credit will now rise with inflation, after the original plan was to freeze the payments at £97 a week until 2029/30 for existing claimants.
Speaking for the first time after Downing Street agreed a series of concessions on its welfare policy, the Prime Minister said the climbdown followed a “constructive discussion” with Labour rebels.
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