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| Scottish independence: 820,000 Scots 'living in poverty' | Scottish independence: 820,000 Scots 'living in poverty' |
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| A total of 820,000 people in Scotland were living in poverty last year, according to new figures published by the Scottish government. | A total of 820,000 people in Scotland were living in poverty last year, according to new figures published by the Scottish government. |
| The 2012-13 figure, which accounts for 16% of the population, was 110,000 more than in the previous year. | The 2012-13 figure, which accounts for 16% of the population, was 110,000 more than in the previous year. |
| The statistics suggested 180,000 children (19%) in Scotland were in poverty - 30,000 more than in 2011-12. | The statistics suggested 180,000 children (19%) in Scotland were in poverty - 30,000 more than in 2011-12. |
| Scottish ministers said the figures demonstrated the need for a "Yes" vote in the independence referendum. | Scottish ministers said the figures demonstrated the need for a "Yes" vote in the independence referendum. |
| The figures indicated: | |
| Statisticians said the figures covered a period of time when there was little growth in the Scottish and UK economies, below-inflation increases in earnings and the introduction of UK welfare reforms. | |
| Ahead of the 18 September referendum, Deputy Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, said: "Scotland is one of the richest counties in the world and there is no reason for children to be living in poverty in our society. | |
| "The fact is that the reduction in poverty seen in recent years is now being reversed. Westminster welfare reforms, such as the reduction in in-work tax credits, are reducing incomes for some of our poorest households. | |
| "Today's figures demonstrate just how vital the full powers of independence now are, to enable us to create a different approach - one that supports our most vulnerable, encourages people into the workplace and provides a fair day's pay for a fair day's work." |