Scotland's declining life expectancy due to Tory austerity, study finds

Researchers pointed to Tory policies that cut social security spending

SCOTS are dying younger as a result of the “devastating impact” of Tory austerity, a study has found.

Those living in the poorest areas are now expected to stop enjoying good health when they turn 46 in what has been described as a “truly terrifying” reversal of improvements in Scotland's health outcomes.