David Linden warned the compensation payments showed that 'Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system'.
An SNP MP has questioned the competency of the UK welfare system after compensation payments to claimants nearly doubled since 2018.
Linden said that the figures were "hugely concerning" and that they show that "Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system."It may give out compensation after it has given wrong advice, staff have acted rudely, the department has made mistakes or caused delays.The next year, 2021, saw a huge increase with £551,513.69 paid out. This figure was surpassed in the first nine months of 2022 with £580,016.18 distributed.
Scottish politics "Add to that the ideological dismantling of the welfare state and it’s little wonder that foodbank usage is sky rocketing because Brexit Britain can no longer run a competent social security system.
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