MPs tell No 10: frontbenchers could quit over disability benefits plan

Labour MPs suggest backlash means PM cannot push ahead with freeze on some personal independence payments

No 10 has been told it could face frontbench resignations if it follows through with plans to freeze some disability benefits – a move that would require a vote in parliament.

The government has been told that more than one minister as well as parliamentary aides could quit if No 10 opts for a freeze on a disability benefit known as personal independence payment (Pip) for some claimants.