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Daily Record
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National
Paul Hutcheon

Calls for £100-a-month boost to Scottish Child Payment for struggling parents

A coalition of campaigners is calling on the Scottish Government to give a £100-a-month benefit top-up to struggling young parents.

The groups believe the boost to the Scottish Child Payment is necessary to combat “staggering” poverty levels.

Under-25s receive a lower level of Universal Credit as a result of UK Government rules – even if their circumstances are the same.

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