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THE government was urged to increase financial support for low earners yesterday after the number of people in Scotland in work and claiming universal credit soared this year.
Research by the SNP shows that the number of those requiring in-work support has soared by more than 100,000 to 175,000 this year.
In Scotland, 37 per cent of all universal-credit claimants are now in work, up from 32 per cent last year.
Similar trends are found in England and Wales, with the numbers up from 739,000 to 1.8 million in England and 42,000 to 100,000 in Wales.
The SNP has now urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to “make work pay” and increase support for those in employment now that the “harsh realities” of the pandemic have kicked in.
SNP MSP Willie Coffey said: “It’s time the Tory Chancellor provided more support for people in work — ensuring that work pays and Scottish workers have the support needed to get through this pandemic.”
