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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Scotland refuses to match Labour’s ‘damaging’ welfare cuts

The Scottish government announced it will not mirror the planned changes to welfare disability benefits proposed by Labour.

The cost-cutting measures are largely focused on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), designed to help with extra costs incurred by living with an illness or disability.

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