SNP’s Dave Doogan criticises Labour government over living standards

Politics · First reported 1 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:07

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SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said the UK had reached “crisis point” and accused the Labour government of failing to improve living standards. The government pointed to Chancellor John Healey’s comments on creating jobs and supporting higher wages.

Dave Doogan said the UK had reached “crisis point” under the Labour government.
Doogan cited projections that typical working-age households’ disposable income could fall by £1,050 over the next two years.
The government pointed to John Healey’s comments about creating jobs and enabling businesses to pay higher wages.

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Key facts

SNP Westminster leader: Dave Doogan
Disposable-income projection cited: £1,050 fall for typical working-age households over the next two years
Scots cited in Doogan’s energy-bill claim: Around 800,000
Government response cited: John Healey discussed creating jobs and enabling higher wages