Jeremy Hunt’s Missed Opportunities to Make the Right Decisions. When the Chancellor took to the despatch box, he had a number of choices to make. Being in government is all about making choices. Jeremy Hunt could have chosen to protect those on the lowest incomes
Uplift in bursaries and loan packages. Financial support available to undergraduate students will rise by £900 from the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Estranged students in higher education and other undergraduate learners with the lowest household income will see their maximum support package increase
Reducing Energy Costs: An Effective Strategy for Boosting Disposable Income The SNP has said “the number one priority for the UK budget must be to put money back into people’s pockets” – warning the Tories can’t continue to hammer household incomes. Ahead of tomorrow’s budget, Graeme
Labour’s Record on Private Sector Involvement in Public Services: Rhetoric vs. Reality Across Scotland, councils and taxpayers are still forced to pay the cost of a Labour government – even 16 years after they got kicked out of office. From toxic PFI deals to supporting
The SNP Scottish Government’s Bold Steps to Set Up a New Scottish Social Security System. Since we began making payments in 2018, Scotland’s social security system has made a real positive impact on families across the country. A new, fairer social security system with 13
First Minister says “Scotland is your home for as long as you need it to be”. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday 24 February, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has issued an open letter to Ukrainians in Scotland and across
As another Tory government presides over the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades, it’s clear that the UK no longer offers prosperity and stability. After 13 years of austerity and a damaging Brexit, the UK is in decline – with low productivity, low growth, stagnant wages
Timetable for introduction of future benefits confirmed. Plans for the introduction of further Scottish Government benefits have been published as part of an updated Social Security Programme Business Case. This confirms that Carer Support Payment will be the next payment to be introduced. Social Security
An inclusive initiative allowing elderly and disabled people to experience Scotland’s natural beauty Graeme recently visited the Monifieth Chapter of Cycling Without Age Scotland to showcase the unique initiative that gives elderly people and those with restricted mobility the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors
The UK Government Vetoes Scottish Gender Recognition Reforms Tuesday’s announcement by the Scottish secretary, Alister Jack, is harmful to trans people, who have waited long enough for improvements to the gender recognition process as – contrary to some claims being made – this legislation has