A Labour candidate in a pivotal Westminster seat launched a food bank drive on the same day Keir Starmer rejected lifting the two child cap on benefits.
Michael Shanks, who is trying to win Rutherglen and Hamilton West, made a plea for items even though anti-poverty campaigners say the cap drives people to use food banks.
“Working in partnership with Rutherglen and Hamilton West CLP and trade union colleagues from RSBI/City Buildings we are encouraging anyone in the fortunate position to help, to bring along and donate a small bag of groceries.” The petition was opened after sitting MSP Margaret Ferrier, who was elected as an SNP member, broke covid rules.
"Every Labour candidate must set out exactly where they stand. Would they really sit back while a future Labour government betrayed so many vulnerable families?"That's why with Scottish Greens in government we have introduced a £25 a week Scottish Child Payment, which is supporting families and children, a rent freeze and protections for tenants, and free bus travel for young people. These go far beyond anything that the Labour Party is proposing.
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