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Scottish National Party spokesperson for Social Justice and Welfare Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP has slammed the UK Government’s budget for failing millions of low and middle income families. The Tory government budget includes cuts to Tax Credits, which the Institute of Fiscal Studies has said will not be compensated by the government’s so-called ‘Living wage.’ Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, Dr Eilidh Whiteford MP said: “In work poverty is the scandal of our time- and it’s a scandal that was ignored by yesterday’s Tory budget. “In Scotland tax credits are overwhelmingly paid to working people. And in Scotland 95% of tax creditsRead More →

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The SNP has today welcomed the Scottish Government receiving a Living Wage accreditation – the first government to receive this accolade. The news was welcomed by Peter Kelly, of the Poverty Alliance, who said: “The Living Wage is an important tool in helping lift people out of poverty and we are celebrating that The Scottish Government has chosen to lead by example.” Commenting, SNP MP Bob Doris, said: “The SNP Scottish Government has sent out a real signal of intent today in becoming Living Wage accredited – the first government on these islands to achieve such status. “The SNP is totally committed to fairness andRead More →