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The SNP and the great WASPI cover up, Part 4 - "That's really helpful indeed"

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It's been 4 months since my last post on WASPI and the SNP but there have been a few developments, which have only recently come to light, and I thought they warranted another post on the subject.  TL:DR New information  from FOI's , which the Scottish Government was forced to release by the Information Commissioner, demonstrates  that the SNP's attitude is that they are grateful for any advice which means that they CAN'T provide WASPI support.  Published minutes between the Scottish and UK Governments show the SNP are actively pursuing Section 30 orders with the UK Government, where they believe there is a possible "straying into reservation issue" on their welfare powers. This is actively being pursued on the Jobs Grant but strangely there is no action, or even a discussion, on WASPI powers.  This is despite the rhetoric that the SNP would act if they could. This is further evidence that the SNP are keen to talk up the WASPI issue in Westminster b