Will the SNP ever learn to say no?

Under the SNP , the poverty caucus has had notable success under Humza Yousaf .

The child payment was created by Sturgeon and took effect in February 2021 , giving low-income families with children under six 10 per child per week, a figure that was soon raised to 20 . Last November , the sum increased further, to 25 .

First Minister Yousaf under attack from erstwhile allies for not doing more.

They are demanding he introduce higher taxes for middle and higher earners.

Labour politicians say they are coming under intense pressure to accede to all sorts of demands.

Anas Sarwar , the Scottish Labour leader, has already set his face against further tax rises.