Plea from devolved parliaments to extend Universal Credit dismissed by Tories

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here.This question is closer to the wording of the 2016 Brexit referendum, which asked people if they wanted to remain in the European Union or leave it, with Scots voting by a large majority to remain.Ms Nash said that the new poll “confirms that most people in Scotland want to remain part of the UK, despite the SNP’s relentless campaign to divide us”.With the SNP conference due to get under way tomorrow (Friday, Sept 10) the pro-UK campaigner added: “This poll is a timely reminder to Nicola

SNP MPs called on Ministers to take action.

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ending the uplift to the benefit next month despite pleas from several Tory MPs and numerous anti-poverty charities. A survey by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) found 74% of its users who claim Universal Credit said they would be unable to cope with the reduction in payment, while 26% said they would no longer be able to pay for essentials, and 14% said they would no longer be able to pay for food.

residents has died after leaving a heartbreaking final plea to politicians. In a harrowing video message before she died, Mary Fowler begged politicians to act to help her, and ­others like her, see their families.