Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

Shona Robison said the Scottish Government will aim not to ‘replicate the decision’ of the UK Government on benefits (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Scottish Government will have to “look at every lever” to avoid cutting benefits after the Chancellor’s announcement, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary has said.

Rachel Reeves outlined cuts of almost £5 billion in her spring statement on Wednesday, drawing criticism from charities and opposition parties.