John Swinney has said the UK Labour Government's handling of welfare reforms has been "chaotic and shambolic", as he expressed concern for what the concessions could mean for the Scottish budget.The First Minister responded after Sir Keir Starmer's Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown in order for welfare legislation to pass its first parliamentary hurdle.In a late concession on Tuesday evening, ministers shelved plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment (

John Swinney has said the UK Labour Government's handling of welfare reforms has been "chaotic and shambolic", as he expressed concern for what the concessions could mean for the Scottish budget.The First Minister responded after Sir Keir Starmer's Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown in order for welfare legislation to pass its first parliamentary hurdle.In a late concession on Tuesday evening, ministers shelved plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip), with any changes now only coming after a review of the benefit.The changes, which were made to meet demands from Labour backbenchers, are expected to put pressure elsewhere in the UK Government's budget.