Overview
- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to end the two-child benefit cap as part of this month’s Budget.
- Sarwar said he has raised the issue directly with Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer and reiterated his opposition to income tax increases.
- The policy limits certain benefits to the first two children and has long been criticised by charities and opposition parties for driving poverty.
- Reports in the Daily Record suggest Reeves has signalled the cap could be ended, though the government has not confirmed a decision.
- The SNP-led Scottish Government plans mitigation measures for families in Scotland early next year if Westminster does not abolish the cap.