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Minister quizzed on PIP welfare U-turn - 'How on earth did it get to this point'

Minister quizzed on PIP welfare U-turn - 'How on earth did it get to this point'

In a dramatic climbdown on Thursday, Keir Starmer agreed to protect all existing claimants from losing Personal Independence Payments. But he still faces a major rebellion

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