Commitment to eradicating child poverty Social Security Scotland’s Scottish Child Payment is supporting 322,230 children across the country, newly published figures show. Launched in February 2021, the Scotland-only benefit gives
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The SNP government’s decision to scrap Labour’s two child cap will help 580 families in Angus as new figures reveal the number of households impacted by the cap. Across Scotland,
Since 2007, we have been using the powers of the Scottish Parliament to improve everyday life for people right across Scotland. As Westminster continues to treat Scotland as an afterthought,
Starmer’s Cuts Will Punish Young & Newly Disabled Labour MPs have been urged to stand firm by their conscience and reject Keir Starmer’s disability cuts bill. The SNP have warned
Cabinet Secretary Announces Start Date for Key Policy The Scottish Government will effectively scrap the impact of the two-child limit from 2nd March 2026, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed.
Labour’s Silence, Scotland’s Burden The SNP has condemned the Labour Government for continuing to inflict Westminster’s austerity agenda on Scottish families. It comes as new figures reveal the Scottish Government
Only SNP Protecting Scotland’s Values The Labour party has admitted they have no plans to ever end the two-child benefit cap – despite the SNP confirming they will scrap the
500,000+ Get Payments for Winter 2024/2025 Last winter over half a million children and families across Scotland enjoyed warmer homes after receiving a total of £37.3million towards their heating bills
Scrap the Universal Credit 5-Week Wait The SNP has called for the Labour UK Government to scrap the ‘5-week wait’ and introduce an Essentials Guarantee, as the Daily Record reveal the DWP clawed back £17m
Spring Statement to See Poorest £500 a Year Worse Off A report from the Resolution Foundation published today has shown the UK’s poorest households will be £500 a year worse
