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Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.

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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
4 months
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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@sccscot
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
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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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@ScotHumanRights
Scottish Human Rights Commission
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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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@sccscot
Stop Climate Chaos 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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
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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
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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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@UofGSHW
UofG School of Health & Wellbeing
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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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
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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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@ScottishTUC
STUC
7 days
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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@CPAGScotland
CPAG in Scotland
7 days
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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@GDA__online
Glasgow Disability Alliance
7 days
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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
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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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@CCIGlasgow
The Centre for Civic Innovation
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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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
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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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@EndPovEdin
End Poverty Edinburgh
10 days
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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
9 days
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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
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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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
14 days
📖 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:
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scotsman.com
Politicians need to have their minds focussed on the NHS, the cost of living, poverty and inequality
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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
14 days
“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
@cdbirt
Chris Birt
14 days
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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
15 days
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 👀👇
@EISFife
EIS Fife
15 days
Join with us to demand a better Scotland and better public services. @povertyalliance #ScotlandDemandsBetter #FifersInEdinburgh
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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
15 days
"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
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scotland-demands-better.com
@Sunday_Post
The Sunday Post
19 days
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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@PovertyAlliance
The Poverty Alliance
16 days
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:
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scotland-demands-better.com
@ScottishTUC
STUC
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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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