Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, laid out plans for 5bn savings but faces rebellion from some Labour MPs

Up to 1.2 million people with disabilities will lose thousands of pounds under the government's welfare overhaul, experts have said, as campaigners warn the plan will exacerbate the country's mental health crisis and push more children into poverty.

Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, laid out her long-awaited changes to the benefits system on Tuesday, announcing a set of measures aimed at getting more people into work and saving 5bn by reducing disability payments.