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