Moray SNP News

RICHARD LOCHHEAD WELCOMES 6% INCREASE TO SOCIAL SECURITY IN SCOTLAND

Richard Lochhead MSP for Moray has welcomed the news from that social security payments issued by the Scottish Government will increase by 6% on April 1st. 

Subject to parliamentary approval the Job Start Payment, Young Carer’s Grant, Funeral Support, Best Start Grant and Carer’s Allowance Supplement will increase by 6%.

Families in Moray will also expect a doubling on the Scottish Child Payment and an increase in Best Start Foods in April.

Commenting, Mr Lochhead said:

“The SNP Scottish Government is reacting quickly and effectively to support the people in Moray with the increasing cost of living crisis.

“Many families across Moray are facing a squeeze on their incomes as food, fuel and household bills sky-rocket, plus many working people will have their pay packets hit by a Tory hike in National Insurance in April.

“The SNP Scottish Government is taking action to tackle the cost of living, the Tory Chancellor should follow suit and introduce a package of measures to help people in Moray and across Scotland.”