Sturgeon in fresh equality call

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined the case for tackling inequality through inclusive growth as she continued her five-day visit to China.

She told an economic conference in Shanghai that “poverty and inequality - as well as being morally unacceptable - are also deeply economically damaging”.

Ms Sturgeon delivered the keynote address entitled Prosperity Through Economic Growth at the Shanghai Economist Summit.

Earlier, she had a “constructive discussion” with Chinese vice premier Hu Chunhua.

She said: “Poverty and inequality - as well as being morally unacceptable - are also deeply economically damaging.

“Low incomes reduce aggregate demand and restrict the tax revenues needed for investment in infrastructure and education.”