The Tory Government has been accused of “failing young people” over a surge in benefits sanctions.
Thousands of 18 to 24 year olds had their Universal Credit hit amid concerns the punishment system is too harsh.
SNP MSP Natalie Don said: “These latest sanctions stats are appalling but sadly not shocking as they highlight a Westminster government we know to be profoundly failing – failing young people, failing struggling households and failing to take any meaningful action to help the people that need it most through a Tory cost of living crisis."
