Read the latest news on poverty in Scotland.
Responding to today’s UK Budget, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People across the UK believe in a nation based on justice and compassion. Today’s Budget was an opportunity for the Chancellor to turn those values into action, and to rebuild trust in government. Despite some welcome changes, there is still some way to … Read more
Reacting to today’s speech on investing in the economy by the First Minister, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “We welcome the First Minister’s speech today. We hope it marks the start of a fundamental shift towards compassion and justice among our political leaders. We were particularly pleased that he talked about how the … Read more
Emma Jackson,Strategic Lead for Social Justice,Citizens Advice Scotland I recently heard a Scottish political commentator say (and I paraphrase) ‘Poverty can’t be ended, no other country has done it, so why do we think we can!’ It’s stuck with me. Or rather, infuriated me. It’s true, poverty exists across the globe. However, even though … Read more
Zahada Safdar, Activist,The Poverty Alliance / Glasgow Disability Alliance I am single parent, I own my property and I live with the misery of chronic pain everyday. I never anticipated living on a fixed income that doesn’t even cover the bare essentials, whilst the cost of living continues to spiral beyond my reach. As a … Read more
Click here to read the interim report and seminar briefings! A new report says both Scottish and UK Ministers should be asked to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee with the potential to draw a line under poverty once and for all. The new report from the Poverty Alliance comes as hundreds of organisations across Scotland … Read more
Campaigners and charities across Scotland are coming together to take part in this year’s Challenge Poverty Week. The annual drive to highlight the ‘injustice of poverty in wealthy Scotland’ runs from Monday 7 to Sun 13 October. Today, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation launches its Poverty in Scotland 2024 report, showing that the number of people … Read more
Play Video Scotland’s faith leaders have united around a call to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee with the potential to draw a line under poverty once and for all. Representatives of Christian, Muslim, and Sikh congregations say the measure is needed to allow everyone to live a ‘decent, dignified, and healthy’ life. Their appeal came … Read more
Poverty Alliance Policy & Campaigns Manager Ruth Boyle Reacting to today’s Programme for Government, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “It’s good that the First Minister talked about his strong commitment to ending the injustice of child poverty in our wealthy nation. But before today’s Programme for Government more than 100 of our members … Read more
Responding to today’s statement by Scottish Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in Scotland believe in justice and compassion. They know that we need a strong social foundation so we can look out for each other and help people build a life beyond the injustice of poverty. “But … Read more
Reacting to today’s speech by the Prime Minister, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “People in Scotland and across the UK want a just and compassionate society where everyone has security and freedom to build a decent life. They want politicians who will turn those values into concrete action. “The Prime Minister might be … Read more
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