Once again the New Labour Government and the Low Pay Commission have missed a big opportunity to help eradicate poverty by only increasing the National Minimum Wage by a paltry 17p, with less for younger workers.
With the gap between rich and poor growing since New Labour came to office, a bold approach is needed to stop too many lives being blighted by low pay.
The SNP support a single National Minimum Wage, based on half male median earnings (currently £6.75 an hour) for all workers.
Having 3 different rates is a nonsense, and its time for young workers to be rewarded for the work they do, not punished on the basis on age.
A higher minimum wage will boost the economy, and low paid workers will be able to spend more to improve their quality of life.
Only the SNP will deliver a healthier, wealthier Scotland, based on social justice for all.
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