In the interests of being fair, let's do a thought experiment.
What might an SNP defence for their failure to tackle poverty in Scotland be?
What might an SNP defence for their failure to tackle poverty in Scotland be?
They could claim savings and dividends are controlled by Westminster, that income tax isn't fully devolved...that might count as a factor in failing to tackle poverty levels (I'm thinking, presumably the SNP want a 'more progressive' tax system?)
But, given the primary levers that can be used to address poverty: health and social services, education, training, housing, economic development, and welfare are all devolved, I don't buy that excuse.
Note: Many new welfare powers were devolved in 2016, including (but not limited to) responsibility for disability & carers' benefits; benefits for maternity, maternity, funeral & heating expenses; powers to vary housing cost element of Universal Credit & UC payment arrangements.
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