MSPs vote to pass National Care Service Bill in first hurdle

The legislation aims to simplify social care, but has faced fierce criticism and numerous delays

In the last hour MSPs have voted for the first time on controversial legislation to overhaul social care in Scotland.

Clearing its first parliamentary hurdle, the National Care Service Bill aims to simplify and centralise the system.

But it has faced lengthy delays and sharp criticism for its apparent lack of clarity. And the cost, which could run into the billions.

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