The Poverty Alliance

Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it. Join the march for all of us! scotland-demands-better.com

Blaming fairer tax for economic stagnation in Scotland is a red herring. Underinvestment, inequality & political drift are the real culprits. Our letter in today’s @TheScotsman: it’s time for fair tax, smart spending and bolder reform. 🔗 Read it now ⬇️ scotsman.com/news/opinion/l…

Things are tough for too many people in Scotland. People are tired and angry. But in Edinburgh on Sat 25 October we have a chance to come together to tell our politicians that #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Join us! scotland-demands-better.com

¨The ambition of the trade union movement is and must always be for workers and all citizens, to live and to live well..." A fantastic guest blog from Andrea Bradley of @eis_union on #ScotlandDemandsBetter. povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-tea…

Over 7 million low-income households were going without essentials in the 6 months to May 🚨 This number has been at least 7 million since Oct 2022. The Govt must boost living standards so that low-income families can finally feel some reprieve. jrf.org.uk/cost-of-living….

There's still time to sign up for the first of our Getting Organised sessions for #ScotlandDemandsBetter - this Thu 24 July at 1pm, or 7pm.

📣 We're looking for a new Living Wage Projects Officer to help our @LivingWageScot team engage with even more employers as we build a Scotland where every worker gets at least a Living Wage. povertyalliance.org/about-us/recru…

GDA members back #WeDemandBetter along side @PovertyAlliance because disabled people want the changes we need for a society where everyone can thrive & prosper. We are going to be listened to! Join the march for all of us - Edinburgh - 25 Oct. scotland-demands-better.com

Fantastic coverage from @ThirdForceNews for #ScotlandDemandsBetter. Change happens when we stand together and demand it.

We have practical solutions to reduce poverty and inequality, and to create a stable foundation to build a better future. We invite politicians to listen to the thousands of voices that will be raised together at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

A great guest blog from activist Sarah: "I remember the deep sense of embarrassment that first time I went to the local foodbank... I realise that the fact that I still looked ill – recovering from surgery, bald, swollen from chemotherapy..." povertyalliance.org/blog-dignity-a…

✊ Change happens when we stand together to demand it. Join our free Get Organised meetings for #ScotlandDemandsBetter! povertyalliance.org/events-page/

Change happens when we stand together and demand it. Join us! dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

Scots are 'tired and angry' as politicians called on to listen to public concerns about the future. Great coverage of #ScotlandDemandsBetter in today's Daily Record. #WeDemandBetter dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

✊ Change happens when we stand together to demand it. Join us! povertyalliance.org/events-page/

📣 Join us! We're looking for a new Living Wage Projects Officer to help our @LivingWageScot team engage with even more employers as we build a Scotland where every worker gets at least a Living Wage. povertyalliance.org/about-us/recru…

"I remember the moment, seared in my mind, when I came to the realisation that there was nothing else that I could do now other than to go to the local foodbank." A powerful guest blog from Sarah, an activist in our #TARP project. povertyalliance.org/blog-dignity-a…

🗓️ Thu 24 July 🕐 1-2pm Help us rally round Scotland Demands Better—let’s fill the streets of Edinburgh on 25 October 25th. This free online session is a chance to discuss how to get your community mobilised. Join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The conversation about the links between climate justice and action to reduce poverty is gaining momentum. Read Becky Kenton-Lake of @sccscot explain why in her guest blog. povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-tac…

📆 Thu 17 July, 10am – 12:30pm Get inspired for #ChallengePoverty Week! This free online session will look at how we can use our human rights as a tool to drive change. #RightsInAction #WeDemandBetter 👇 Register here! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

📆 Thu 24 July, 7 - 8 pm Change for the better happens when we stand together and demand it! Join this free online meeting to talk about how we can mobilise people in your community for the Scotland Demands Better march. #WeDemandBetter povertyalliance.org/event/scotland…