Policy Area
Benefits & Social Security
How is the SNP supporting pensioners in winter
Labour promised no austerity and support for our pensioners, yet one of Keir Starmer’s first acts in government was to slash winter heating support for pensioners. The SNP stepped in to ensure that pensioners in Scotland wouldn’t lose out.
How is the SNP addressing child poverty?
Eradicating child poverty is the First Minister’s top priority, and actions taken by the SNP in government are making a real difference with progressive policies that see Scotland as the only part of the UK where levels of child poverty are falling.
What is the SNP doing to tackle the cost-of-living?
Decisions taken by the Westminster Government have made life more difficult for people, families. communities and businesses across the country. The SNP’s cost of living guarantee is delivering real savings for hard- pressed households across the country.
What is the SNP’s position on the Bedroom Tax?
The SNP is fully mitigating the impact of the Bedroom Tax in Scotland and will abolish it as soon as we have the powers to do so. The Bedroom Tax was imposed against Scotland’s will by the Tories and is now being continued by Labour.