article_snippet.sent: At the same time, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a demand for a huge inflation-busting increase in the State pension, which would cost billions of pounds more.
article_snippet.sent: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the flat rate pension should increase to ‘at least’ £160 a week.
article_snippet.sent: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon comments will raise concerns that the SNP will demand a more expensive pension system across the whole of the UK which will benefit Scotland most.
article_snippet.sent: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the flat rate pension should increase to ‘at least’ £160 a week.
article_snippet.sent: Miss Sturgeon also issued a demand for the single tier pension to increase to at least ‘to ensure pensioners are no longer subjected to the scourge of means-tested benefits.
highlights_snippet.sent: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also wants pensions to rise to £160 a week .
  