Our £5bn disability benefits cut will stop welfare state collapsing, says Kendall

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary to double down on changes despite growing pressure within Labour

The work and pensions secretary, Liz Kendall, will double down on Labour's 5bn disability benefits cuts on Wednesday, claiming she is reforming the welfare state to save it from collapse.

Opposition to the welfare package continues to mount within her party before next month's vote. Labour backbenchers claim more than 100 colleagues have signed a private letter telling party whips they are unable to support it.