SNP calls on Labour to match Scottish Government action on poverty

Statistics showed a third of British children were anticipated to be living in poverty by 2029-30 unless action was taken (Epic Scotland Ltd/Alamy/PA) -

Almost two million families would be lifted out of poverty if Labour matched Scottish Government action on the issue, the SNP has claimed.

Ahead of the UK spending review, the SNP asked the House of Commons Library to produce an independent analysis on the number of British children in poverty and the impact that replicating Scottish Government policies across the UK would have.