Anas Sarwar said the UK Government proposals will still see welfare spending increase.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar denies that proposed UK welfare changes amounting to a £5 billion reduction constitute cuts, arguing that overall welfare spending is projected to increase. He supports focusing on encouraging work and criticizes the Scottish Government's benefits system, while acknowledging potential impacts from reassessments under the new system. First Minister John Swinney accuses Scottish Labour of breaking an election promise of "no austerity."
