Watch live as MPs vote on Boris Johnson's controversial social care reforms

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended his plan to raise National Insurance to fund health and social care ahead of a vote on the issue this evening (8 September).

The prime minister has said it deals with the "catastrophic costs" faced by millions after the pandemic has caused big budget increases for the NHS – but critics say the PM is going back on previous promises not to raise taxes on income.

The vote is scheduled to take place at around 7pm tonight.