Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veteransFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has backed down on plans to impose a $5,000 cap on health services for defence veterans, caving to growing political pressure after weeks of criticism.The government announced it would no longer pursue the cap for allied health services, which had been to come i