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The leader of Scottish Labour has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap when she announces her Budget this month.

Anas Sarwar told the PA news agency on Friday he wanted to ensure the Budget would not see a “return to austerity”, reduced energy bills and tackled child poverty – which he said could be done by ending the cap.

The controversial provision has stopped parents being able to claim certain benefits for more than two children.

The Chancellor will unveil her Budget later this month (Stefan Rousseau/PA) PA Wire

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