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Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.

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Plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment have been dropped until after a review of the benefit.

A mauling by MPs the day before took its toll on the work and pensions secretary amid yet more concessions to placate Labour rebels

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Ahead of the parliamentary showdown, Sir Keir Starmer said the Government could look back with a ‘real sense of pride’ at its first year in office.

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Sir Keir Starmer’s concessions will likely be enough to win the vote, but the prime minister still faces a major rebellion on Tuesday