The reforms are expected to mean some people will no longer qualify for Personal Independence Payments while people on Universal Credit who are actively looking for work are expected to receive a small rise in benefits.

Reports also suggest sick and disabled people will be checked more frequently under the reforms.

Speaking in the Commons yesterday, Kendall said: ‘I know there are people who cannot work because of the severity of their disability or their illness but I also meet day in, day out disabled people who are denied the chance of work for many reasons.

‘That is what we want to put right to make sure that the social security system is there for those who need it not for just now but for years to come.'

More to follow.