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SNP and Labour trade blows on child poverty

THE Scottish government has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to “stop pushing children into poverty.”

The call from SNP work and pensions spokeswoman Kirsty Blackman comes during Challenge Poverty Week. 

Scottish Labour has hit back at the SNP’s remarks, pointing out its “broken promises” in relation to child poverty.

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