
The Poverty Alliance
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Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
Glasgow
Joined October 2011
Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it. Join the march for all of us! https://t.co/OtCNew6Vwh
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Scotland demands better for people and planet! Join climate & nature groups at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march Meet at 10am 25 Oct at the Amphitheatre by the Scottish Parliament (look out for the big red ‘system change not climate change’ banner!) https://t.co/ycsN9fySwq
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Our Chair Professor Angela O'Hagan gave the keynote address at Tax Justice Scotland event on Wednesday for #ChallengePoverty Week. In her speech, Angela explained why a human rights-based approach to taxation is crucial for a fairer, greener Scotland.
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We are kicking off the #ChallengePovertyWeek climate themed day with a discussion with award winning climate activist @LessWasteLaura and our Coalition Manager, Becky Kenton-Lake. Join us on Fri from 9.30 - 10.15am! Sign up: https://t.co/7A6Qw3SxZg
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"It is to our national shame that so many Scottish children go without basic necessities such as food, heating, clothing and footwear" We're delighted @lokiscottishrap will headline our #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally on the 25th of October in Edinburgh. https://t.co/h70NelMWtq
dailyrecord.co.uk
McGarvey, a former columnist for the Record, will be the headline speaker at the Scotland Demands Better rally in Edinburgh on October 25.
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New @UofGlasgow study will assess which government income support policies can improve population health over the life course, with a particular focus on reducing #ChildPoverty to improve health outcomes. #ChallengePoverty Week #CPW25 More - https://t.co/MlvDoVafiq
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📢 The Annual #ChallengePoverty Lecture – Thurs 9 Oct, 6pm. With Prof Ruth Patrick on imagining better futures for social security. Join us in Glasgow 👉 https://t.co/szniwgqvxp
#WeDemandBetter
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Next week, as part of the Lothian Lecture series, join @RozFoyer and @PovertyAlliance @PK_PovAlliance at @WestLoCollege to demand better for Scotland. 📅09/10 ⏲️18.30 🔗 https://t.co/20yP0RE5mD
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We are looking forward to attending the annual @PovertyAlliance #ChallengePovertyWeek lecture on the 9th October by Prof Ruth Patrick: 'Imagining better: social security, hope/lessness and how we might and must make change happen' Register here: https://t.co/h99WCi1sXl
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In this video GDA's Caroline explains why she supports #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign ask on social security Caroline says Scotland's benefit system must meet true additional costs for disabled people and enable a life of dignity, choice & control #DisabledPeopleDemandBetter
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We're in the latest issue of the @Scottishleftrev talking about #ScotlandDemandsBetter 🗣️"Change doesn’t happen by accident. It’s won by people standing shoulder to shoulder... refusing to settle for less than dignity, fairness, and justice." 📖 https://t.co/ADL5n4V1CI
scottishleftreview.scot
Ruth Boyle explains why unions and communities are marching for a new approach to jobs, investment, and social security.
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Our sixth annual "Understanding Child Poverty in Glasgow" report will be available next Friday, during #ChallengePovertyWeek You can learn about the new features in this year's report to provide to provide new insights for decision makers in the city. @PovertyAlliance
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In recent months, our politics has been too often defined by division and hatred. But a better future is possible – one rooted in unity, solidarity and inclusion. Read our statement here: https://t.co/bZAGMdUw74
#ScotlandDemandsBetter #WeDemandBetter
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Next week is #ChallengePovertyWeek, and you can join us for the day, morning, or afternoon, at Grassmarket Community Project on Wednesday the 8th October, for our third annual event. You can register here: https://t.co/V8rsG9EvxZ Or get in touch here or by email for more info!
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Find out more about local #ChallengePoverty Week events here: https://t.co/p0hFNK36XA And join us on the streets of Edinburgh on the 25th of October to demand better jobs, better social security and better investment in life's essentials: https://t.co/eNpYmCulUz
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🗣️"It is deeply shocking that in 2025 around 80,000 Edinburgh residents are still struggling to make ends meet..." Thanks to Cllr Jane Meagher, Leader of @Edinburgh_CC for highlighting #ChallengePoverty Week & Scotland Demands Better in @edinburghpaper
https://t.co/Jhbv9gJvrf
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📖 Read the full article online: https://t.co/VlA6SOy0lq And find out how you can support solidarity and community through the Scotland Demands Better campaign here:
scotsman.com
Politicians need to have their minds focussed on the NHS, the cost of living, poverty and inequality
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“To counter the poisonous movement that has galvanised people to take to the streets of London… it’s time to start spreading a different message, one grounded in positivity, about the kind of country we want to be.” Our Peter Kelly & @cdbirt in @TheScotsman on #WeDemandBetter
Good to be in the Scotsman today with Peter Kelly of @PovertyAlliance on how Scotland Demands Better can be the alternative to the hate we've seen spill out elsewhere. Full article available in the paper and online: https://t.co/8BR8d7pEHj
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Travelling from Fife to Edinburgh for the Scotland Demands Better march on the 25th of October? Keep an eye out for announcements from our friends at @EISFife on how to get there 👀👇
Join with us to demand a better Scotland and better public services. @povertyalliance #ScotlandDemandsBetter #FifersInEdinburgh
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"We know what is causing poverty. What people need now is action, not words.” ✊ At a time where one million people in Scotland are experiencing food insecurity, @TrussellScot have joined us in demanding better from our political leaders. https://t.co/eNpYmCulUz
scotland-demands-better.com
Research has found that almost half of food workers skip meals so their children can eat, only half receive the Real Living Wage.
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Thanks to @ScottishTUC & @ASLEFunion for highlighting their support for Scotland Demands Better. It's time to build a Scotland free from poverty and a better future for all of us Join us:
scotland-demands-better.com
Be there with us with and with @ASLEFunion on 25th October. Join the march for all of us. Join the march for a better Scotland. @MickWhelanASLEF
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