Stuart McMillan MSP has highlighted new figures which show the real progress the SNP Scottish Government is making on its key priority of eradicating child poverty in Inverclyde, and across Scotland, under John Swinney’s leadership.
The statistics show that 5,785 children and young people in Inverclyde were actively benefiting from the Scottish Child Payment at the end of June. Across Scotland, 322,125 children were receiving support.
In addition, 5,990 children in Inverclyde also received Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods payments in this timeframe.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“Under John Swinney’s leadership, the SNP Scottish Government has made eradicating child poverty its number one priority – with Scotland the only part of the UK where child poverty is expected to fall as a direct result of SNP policies.
“The Scottish Child Payment is making a real difference for families in Inverclyde. With 5,785 children locally benefitting, this support is helping to put money directly into the pockets of those who need it most, easing household pressures and tackling child poverty head-on.
“While Labour continues to sit on its hands at Westminster by refusing to reverse the cruel two-child cap, one of the biggest drivers of child poverty, the SNP has acted to effectively scrap the cruel policy in Scotland from next March.
“That’s the difference that the SNP make, showing what happens when decisions for Scotland are made in Scotland. Just imagine how much more we could do with the full powers of independence.”
