Laura Robertson
@lrobertson31
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Research Manager at The Poverty Alliance
Joined June 2014
RT @ServingFuture: 🚨New policy briefing! 🚨. We share key findings and policy implications on tackling in-work poverty in the hospitality &….
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This policy briefing presents key findings and policy implications on tackling in-work poverty in the hospitality and tourism sector for the UK and Scottish Governments.
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RT @ServingFuture: 📢 NEW: Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit Launched Today 📢. We are delighted to launch our new toolkit for Scotland’s hospi….
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RT @PovertyAlliance: This #HumanRightsDay, we're publishing a new report with @Roma_Voice highlighting the injustice that denies too many p….
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RT @PovertyCPG: 📢 The next meeting of the CPG on Poverty will take place on Wednesday 11th December at 11.30am. This meeting will include t….
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RT @PovertyAlliance: Weekend catch-up. Our #MakingChange conference last week was very well attended and we've had great feedback. You can….
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RT @LuisFYanes: Our report on economic, social, and cultural rights in the Highlands and Islands is out. So, what do we say?. A thread wi….
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RT @IainKPorter: Govt has committed to £3bn cuts to health/disability benefits. But targeting arbitrary savings (set by previous Govt) won'….
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Really interesting to hear about the Universal Credit Creatives project at event on social security. See their virtual arts-based exhibition on the health impacts of UC at
uccreatives.co.uk
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RT @povinequalscot: Great reads today from @AnnieMcKenzie__ /@jrf_uk & @anniemac76 / @PovertyAlliance on work happening in Dundee & Aberde….
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RT @ScotHealthEq: What does today’s UK Budget mean for inequalities, and particularly health inequalities, in Scotland?.
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RT @ruthpatrick0: With the budget tomorrow, there's never been a better time to watch & share this 🔥new film from the @doleanimators docume….
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RT @ruthpatrick0: This @NuffieldFound Strategic Grant allows us to both map the extent, nature and consequences of the devolution of social….
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This project will explore the extent of the devolution of social security within the UK and the realities, risks, and opportunities this poses for families with dependent children.
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RT @BHothersallPA: As Communities and Volunteers are in the spotlight today for #CPW24 I wanted to showcase our fantastic Argyll and Bute C….
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RT @scottishgreens: 🟢Yes: 68.🔴No: 27. The Scottish Parliament, including the SNP, has just voted for our motion that bus travel should be f….
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New @Strath_FAI podcast on in-work poverty, the impacts on Scottish families and how employers can embed fair work practices based on @PovertyAlliance @Strath_FAI @ServingFuture research out today #CPW24.
🎧 New podcast episode 🎧. Join us as we talk with @PovertyAlliance about the @ServingFuture project and how it’s tackling in-work poverty in hospitality during #ChallengePoverty Week. Tune in to hear more! 👉 . @CPW_Scotland .
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RT @Strath_FAI: 🎧 New podcast episode 🎧. Join us as we talk with @PovertyAlliance about the @ServingFuture project and how it’s tackling i….
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RT @jrf_uk: 📢 Over one million people are experiencing poverty in Scotland. One in four of the people in poverty are children. Our latest….
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RT @scotrefcouncil: 📰“Free bus travel would be a small and compassionate change that would make a big difference to the lives of people see….
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The SNP government is facing a vote in parliament on its decision to axe the concession as part of £500m cuts.
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RT @PovertyAlliance: We know that @scotgov and @10DowningStreet can effectively #ChallengePoverty. We worked with our members to highlight….
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Find out more about events taking place for Challenge Poverty Week 2024 at
povertyalliance.org
Mon 6 - Sun 12 October 2025 Challenge Poverty Week daily themes About Challenge Poverty Week The first Challenge Poverty Week was launched by the Poverty Alliance in 2013. We wanted to highlight the...
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