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Gordon Brown in challenge to Keir Starmer over backing Tory benefit policies

GORDON Brown has said the UK’s benefit system is failing to support those living in poverty – in an indirect challenge to Keir Starmer who has…

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SNP challenge Labour to support benefit reform following Gordon Brown comments

THE SNP have challenged Keir Starmer to reform Westminster’s welfare system following recent comments made by former prime minister Gordon Brown…

The National (Scotland)

We should ditch labels like 'Unionist' and ‘nationalist’, says SNP MSP

Ben Macpherson has argued that “nationalist” and “unionist” are over-simplistic terms that don’t reflect modern Scotland and suggested…

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MSP calls out negativity of BBC Debate Night audience member

AN MSP has called out a Debate Night audience member for negatively phrasing a question.

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Former SNP minister declines role in Humza Yousaf's government

AN SNP MSP who served as a minister under Nicola Sturgeon has declined to take a government position under Humza Yousaf ...

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I would shift Scottish independence campaign into 'fifth gear' says Humza Yousaf

HUMZA Yousaf has said he would shift the campaign for independence into “fifth gear” if he wins the SNP leadership, following a suggestion…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf vows to shift independence campaign into 'fifth gear'

Social security minister Ben Macpherson had said it would take longer than the short or medium term for Scotland to become a successful independent country.

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Humza Yousaf: I would shift independence campaign into ‘fifth gear’

Leadership candidate Mr Yousaf said he wanted to ramp up activity around independence.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf rejects calls for SNP to cool down on independence campaign

HUMZA Yousaf has said he does not agree with one of his Holyrood backers’ call for independence campaigning to be stepped “down a gear”.

The National (Scotland)

Yessers react to SNP minister's call for gradualist approach to independence

AN SNP minister has received both criticism and praise after calling for a long-term, gradual approach to independence in an opinion piece on…

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‘Scotland not able to be successful independent state in short to medium term’

Ben Macpherson, an SNP MSP and Scottish Government minister, issued the warning to party members as they prepare to vote for a new leader.

The Independent UK

SNP minister pens gradual approach to independence with campaign going 'down a gear'

AN SNP minister has described the evolutionary process for achieving independence as “almost unavoidable” and the movement should go “down a…

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson backs Humza Yousaf in the race to be next SNP leader

The Scottish Constitution Secretary cited Mr Yousaf’s willingness to ‘take on the Tories’ as a reason for his endorsement.

The Independent UK

Parents urged to check for unspent cash on Best Start Food cards as £2.3m remains unused

More than 3,000 cards have been activated but no money has been spent on them.

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People urged to share views on eligibility for mobility element of disability benefit in new consultation

The Scottish Government estimates Adult Disability Payment will provide support to over 510,000 people by 2025.

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Child Disability Payment puts £60m in pockets of struggling Scots families

Minister for Social Security Ben Macpherson urged people to get in touch to receive the benefits "they are entitled to".

Daily Record

Successful claim for new £25 weekly child payment could automatically award parents two more benefits

Best Start Grant Early Learning and School Age Payment to be made automatically from this week.

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Fewer than third of eligible Scots claim Job Start Payment

Report states this is the lowest take-up rate of any Scottish Government benefit

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People urged to talk about benefit payments to prompt friends and family to check eligibility for similar support

Families are being encouraged to discuss social security payments to help others claim benefits.

Daily Record

Scots urged to check if they are eligible for new benefits to ease cost of living crisis

Scottish Government ministers are asking people to check what they could claim for under powers devolved to Holyrood.

Glasgow Live

DWP update as PIP replaced in Scotland nationwide with new ADP benefit

Starting August 29, Personal Independence Payment has been replaced with the new Adult Disability Payment benefit for all new claims in Scotland — here's what you need to know

Daily Record

New benefit replacing PIP opens nationwide with a focus on providing a positive and compassionate experience

Adult Disability Payment also offers no 'degrading functional examinations' as part of the application process.

The National (Scotland)

Scots eligible for disability payment not to be subjected to 'degrading' tests

SCOTS eligible for disability benefit will not be subject to “degrading functional examinations”, a minister has pledged, as applications for…

The Independent UK

Unions warn of ‘winter of discontent’ as council strike spreads across Scotland

Cleansing staff in 14 local authority areas are now taking action as part of the dispute over pay.

Daily Record

Cash boost of up to £326 each year for young people caring for someone claiming disability benefit

The payment is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

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