Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scottish social justice secretary says pledge for the city shows shared commitment to tackling child poverty'

New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has received a baby box from the Scottish government after modelling part of his election campaign on Edinburgh's example of providing each expectant mother with a set of essentials.

Scotland's social justice secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, said it would help the city's leader develop his own plans for a baby basket".