Borders SNP candidate hails free prescriptions

The figure highlights the impact of Scotland’s policy of free prescriptions, first introduced by the SNP in 2011, and how it helps people manage the cost of prescriptions.

With prescription charges at record levels in England and Nigel Farage’s Reform party openly talking about introducing charges in Scotland, John Redpath has said that the SNP is the only party which can be trusted to keep vital medical treatments free at the point of use for people in Scotland.

The SNP candidate for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire, said: “The cost of essentials such as groceries and energy bills has continued to soar under the Labour Party, putting a strain on household finances.

“Thanks to the SNP abolishing prescription charges in 2011, people in the Borders do not need to worry about being able to pay for essential medicines for themselves or their families, and households are saving an average of nearly £450 a year.

“Scotland continues to provide the most comprehensive cost-of-living support anywhere in the UK, with SNP policies including ending peak rail fares, free university tuition, free school meals and childcare, free personal care and prescriptions, the Scottish Child Payment and the Baby Box putting thousands of pounds back in people's pockets.

“Voting SNP on 7th May is the only way to protect and improve Scotland's NHS, prioritise the cost of living, and secure a fresh start with independence."