No 10 spokesperson says estimates in impact assessment written after changes to original bill ‘subject to uncertainty’

More than 150,000 people could still be pushed into poverty by Downing Street’s welfare measures despite significant concessions to rebel MPs to protect those already on the benefits, according to the government’s impact assessment.

It comes as ministers prepare to put forward the full package of changes ahead of a vote on Tuesday in which about 50 Labour MPs are still likely to oppose the bill.

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