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UK Government's benefits system could send 1.8 million more into poverty

THE income gap between typical and poorer households could widen even further if the UK Government ploughs on with its regressive approach to…

The National (Scotland)

Audience applauds as SNP MP shuts down claim from former Boris Johnson aide

AN SNP MP shut down a claim from a former Boris Johnson aide that the former PM had been deprive of a livelihood following the Privileges Committee…

The National (Scotland)

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been suspended for 30 days for breaching Covid rules in 2020.

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Scotland 'must learn' from English Universal Basic Income trial despite limited power

SCOTLAND “must learn” from a Universal Basic Income (UBI) trial in England which could be a “game changer” in tackling poverty.

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'confident' of winning Rutherglen by-election despite Margaret Ferrier covid scandal

Margaret Ferrier lost the SNP whip at Westminster after she was found to have flouted strict covid testing rules in 2020.

Daily Record

MP ‘confident’ SNP can win by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s constituency

David Linden said his party is ‘laser-focused’ on the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK

Westminster ‘stands idly by whilst food prices continue to skyrocket’, SNP says

David Linden called on the UK Government to ‘put pressure on major retailers to pass on falling wholesale prices to consumers’.

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UK Government 'sitting on its hands' while food prices soar, say SNP

THE SNP have said the Tory government is “deliberately sitting on its hands while families suffer” – and has called for urgent action to…

The National (Scotland)

Labour told 'stop blocking' Scotland taking control of workers' rights law

KEIR Starmer has been urged to “stop blocking” the Scottish Parliament from gaining control over employment law.

The National (Scotland)

'Tory rule' sees record number of emergency food parcels delivered across UK

THE SNP have condemned a record rise in emergency food parcels in the UK, saying it is a direct consequence of “Tory rule”...

The National (Scotland)

SNP calls on UK Government to scrap 'restrictive' DWP benefit sanctions

David Linden warned that the replacement for work capability assessments could be 'far more restrictive'.

Daily Record

DWP boss branded 'out of touch' after being quizzed on impact of benefit sanctions

Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, was branded out of touch by SNP MP David Linden.

Daily Record

Ministers back down over ‘sensitive’ study of effects of benefits sanctions

Welfare secretary says he will not appeal against ruling ordering DWP to release study

The Guardian - UK

Tories and Labour blasted for 'cuts obsession' with workers £11k worse off a year

THE Tories and Labour have been accused of “ripping workers off” after research showed employees are £11,000 worse off per year after 15 years…

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Daily Record

SNP urge Tories to scrap 'keep the rich, rich' lifetime pensions allowance

The UK Government announced in the Budget on Wednesday that it was scrapping the lifetime allowance on pensions in an attempt to prevent doctors from retiring.

Daily Record

DWP urged to introduce new £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and legacy benefits

Scottish Lib Dem MP Wendy Chamberlain also called for reforms to the Carer’s Allowance benefit.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MPs receive abuse for 'insulting' the English language

AN SNP politician has been sent abuse attacking she and her party colleagues for their “disgusting mispronunciations” of English words in the…

Daily Record

New calls for ‘justice’ for WASPI women over State Pension age compensation from MPs

Jeremy Corbyn, SNP and Liberal Democrat MPs highlighted the ongoing WASPI campaign during the annual benefits uprating debate.

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Daily Record

UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP

A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.

The National (Scotland)

US Congress members tell SNP MPs they are 'aghast' at state of UK Government

US CONGRESS members are “absolutely aghast” at the state of Westminster and the UK’s constitutional set-up, an MP has claimed following a…

Daily Record

New calls for £25 weekly uplift for people on Universal Credit and means-tested legacy benefits

SNP MP David Linden also urged the DWP to extend the benefit cap to help families on a low income.

Daily Record

SNP criticise DWP for extending 'failing' Maximus disability assessment contract

Maximus UK Services Ltd was given a seven-month extension to its Health and Disability Assessment Service contract earlier this month.

Daily Record

SNP MP claims DWP staff 'burnt out' as compensation payments to claimants double

David Linden warned the compensation payments showed that "Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system".

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP's perfect response as Ann Widdecombe says Scotland should be 'put aside'

FORMER Tory MP Ann Widdecombe got into a spat on Politics Live after she dismissed the fact prescriptions are free in Scotland.

Daily Record

UK state pension age could soon rise to 68 forcing millions of Scots to work longer

SNP MP David Linden described the reports as "the latest in a long line of attacks from the Tories on the UK's state pension".

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