Starmer abandons key welfare reforms in face of Labour revolt

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a reception for public sector workers, at 10 Downing Street, London (Carl Court/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has been forced to abandon a key plank of his welfare reform package in the face of a Labour rebellion.

The Government has shelved plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip) and any changes will now only come after a review of the benefit.