The rape clause: explained in 200 words
The UK government has now introduced its callous rape clause policy. Nicola Sturgeon explains the policy here.
"It is a disgusting and disgraceful policy" – @NicolaSturgeon on the rape clause. #ScrapTheRapeClause pic.twitter.com/rmXrCCwac6
— David Livey (@DavidLivey) April 13, 2017
.@AngusRobertson asks PM about potential consequences of third child benefit proposals on victims of rape #pmqs
— The SNP (@theSNP) July 15, 2015
.@alisonthewliss "PM promised he would not restrict child benefits… Will he now drop his two child policy & the rape clause?" #PMQs
— The SNP (@theSNP) December 16, 2015
So @RuthDavidsonMSP seeks to defend the indefensible – but still can't bring herself to do it in her own words. Shameful. #RapeClause https://t.co/BWYr5sfB4b
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 12, 2017