Emma Jackson
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social
Social justice. Trail running. Bit of broadcasting. Always hopeful.
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What an amazing day on Saturday to shout, march and demand a better Scotland. Team CAS are proud to stand up for fairness and for the people we help every day 💙
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
What an amazing day on Saturday to shout, march and demand a better Scotland. Team CAS are proud to stand up for fairness and for the people we help every day 💙
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
October 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today was about hope. Hope for a better Scotland where all of us have enough to flourish. To stand beside friends and colleagues and demand this loudly was a complete joy.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
Today’s the day! Busing it up from the Borders. We’ll be at Parliament at 10am to march with 1000s of others.
Scotland Demands Better.
#WeDemandBetter
See you there?
@povertyalliance.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
Scotland Demands Better.
#WeDemandBetter
See you there?
@povertyalliance.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Today’s the day! Busing it up from the Borders. We’ll be at Parliament at 10am to march with 1000s of others.
Scotland Demands Better.
#WeDemandBetter
See you there?
@povertyalliance.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
Scotland Demands Better.
#WeDemandBetter
See you there?
@povertyalliance.org @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social
Still thinking about joining us tomorrow? This march is for all of us.
Want someone to go with? Join me!
Want someone to go with? Join me!
📢1 day to go!
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
What: #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally
Where: Edinburgh, assemble at the Scottish Parliament from 10am and then march onto The Meadows
Who: Everyone demanding a decent and dignified life free from poverty.
Why: Because change happens when we stand together and demand it
October 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Still thinking about joining us tomorrow? This march is for all of us.
Want someone to go with? Join me!
Want someone to go with? Join me!
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"Better jobs. Better investment in life's essentials. Better social security. Scotland needs change. And we need it now." thanks @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social for sharing this, and to @citizensadvice.scot.bsky.social for their continued support of this campaign.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Better jobs. Better investment in life's essentials. Better social security. Scotland needs change. And we need it now." thanks @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social for sharing this, and to @citizensadvice.scot.bsky.social for their continued support of this campaign.
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This ⬇️ and louder please for the people at the back!
There is no need for a moral panic about the UK's welfare system.
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
Far from perfect but recent discourse is nuts
Spending is controlled, not spiralling
Worklessness is near record lows
My column www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This ⬇️ and louder please for the people at the back!
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Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it.
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Poverty is the key driver of homelessness. So we're pleased to welcome Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland to this year's conference. Emma will deliver a breakout exploring why people are trapped in poverty and solutions to lift them out if it.
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
⏩ Details in full programme: buff.ly/lUHSlRS
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This morning our Head of Social Justice joined with colleagues from @povertyalliance.org and @independentage.bsky.social to discuss the impact a minimum income guarantee could make and the steps needed to deliver this as part of Challenge Poverty week. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This morning our Head of Social Justice joined with colleagues from @povertyalliance.org and @independentage.bsky.social to discuss the impact a minimum income guarantee could make and the steps needed to deliver this as part of Challenge Poverty week. #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter
‘Be in no doubt that this is irrefutable testimony - it is a famine’
The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.
August 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
‘Be in no doubt that this is irrefutable testimony - it is a famine’
From social security systems to energy markets, structures are broken, corralling people down a path of poverty and injustice. Robbing people of their dignity and costing all of us. Change is needed.
You can read more on this ⬇️
You can read more on this ⬇️
A route out of crisis - Emma Jackson of Citizens Advice Scotland on a new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances
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A route out of crisis - TFN
Emma Jackson on a new model of advice for those in the most complex circumstances
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July 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
From social security systems to energy markets, structures are broken, corralling people down a path of poverty and injustice. Robbing people of their dignity and costing all of us. Change is needed.
You can read more on this ⬇️
You can read more on this ⬇️
It was my turn this morning on BBC Radio Scotland to bring ‘Thought for the Day’.
We are on the precipice of the greatest avoidable human tragedy of our lifetimes. All of our actions matter.
We are on the precipice of the greatest avoidable human tragedy of our lifetimes. All of our actions matter.
July 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It was my turn this morning on BBC Radio Scotland to bring ‘Thought for the Day’.
We are on the precipice of the greatest avoidable human tragedy of our lifetimes. All of our actions matter.
We are on the precipice of the greatest avoidable human tragedy of our lifetimes. All of our actions matter.
What an absolute shambles. The very worst kind of policy making. Is it less worse? Perhaps. But what a shamefully low bar.
In a just and compassionate society, we can do so much better than this. Social security is an investment in all of us. You and me.
In a just and compassionate society, we can do so much better than this. Social security is an investment in all of us. You and me.
July 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
What an absolute shambles. The very worst kind of policy making. Is it less worse? Perhaps. But what a shamefully low bar.
In a just and compassionate society, we can do so much better than this. Social security is an investment in all of us. You and me.
In a just and compassionate society, we can do so much better than this. Social security is an investment in all of us. You and me.
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📢 "It's incredibly hard to understand why the UK Government would be looking to reduce the incomes of those who are already facing the worst of poverty."
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.
June 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
📢 "It's incredibly hard to understand why the UK Government would be looking to reduce the incomes of those who are already facing the worst of poverty."
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.
@mrsemmajacko.bsky.social was on Radio Scotland today talking about our calls for the UK Government to pause their plans for welfare reform.
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Today, we responded to the news of the UK Government’s concessions on planned welfare cuts. Our Head of Social Justice, Emma Jackson said 👇
June 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Today, we responded to the news of the UK Government’s concessions on planned welfare cuts. Our Head of Social Justice, Emma Jackson said 👇
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NEW PROPOSAL
The rumoured new proposal seems to be that the 4+ rule won’t count if you are an existing claimant but will count for new claimants. This would be a disaster and it is crucial MPs vote against the green paper and follow through on the ‘recommended amendment’. Why? 🧵1/2
The rumoured new proposal seems to be that the 4+ rule won’t count if you are an existing claimant but will count for new claimants. This would be a disaster and it is crucial MPs vote against the green paper and follow through on the ‘recommended amendment’. Why? 🧵1/2
June 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
NEW PROPOSAL
The rumoured new proposal seems to be that the 4+ rule won’t count if you are an existing claimant but will count for new claimants. This would be a disaster and it is crucial MPs vote against the green paper and follow through on the ‘recommended amendment’. Why? 🧵1/2
The rumoured new proposal seems to be that the 4+ rule won’t count if you are an existing claimant but will count for new claimants. This would be a disaster and it is crucial MPs vote against the green paper and follow through on the ‘recommended amendment’. Why? 🧵1/2
The UK Govts welfare proposals will have a catastrophic impact on sick and disabled people if they go ahead. The impact for people in Scotland will be devastating.
These reforms are not the solutions we need. They must be halted #WeDemandBetter
These reforms are not the solutions we need. They must be halted #WeDemandBetter
June 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The UK Govts welfare proposals will have a catastrophic impact on sick and disabled people if they go ahead. The impact for people in Scotland will be devastating.
These reforms are not the solutions we need. They must be halted #WeDemandBetter
These reforms are not the solutions we need. They must be halted #WeDemandBetter
So far 9 Scotland MPs are part of the 108 Labour MPs putting forward an amendment to halt the disability cuts.
For any MPs unclear of the impact this will have on people in Scotland, read this briefing and understand the harm it will cause
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
For any MPs unclear of the impact this will have on people in Scotland, read this briefing and understand the harm it will cause
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
June 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
So far 9 Scotland MPs are part of the 108 Labour MPs putting forward an amendment to halt the disability cuts.
For any MPs unclear of the impact this will have on people in Scotland, read this briefing and understand the harm it will cause
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
For any MPs unclear of the impact this will have on people in Scotland, read this briefing and understand the harm it will cause
www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
Change happens when we come together. Change is possible, let’s make this happen
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
Turn up. Step up. Demand better. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com
June 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Change happens when we come together. Change is possible, let’s make this happen
#WeDemandBetter
#WeDemandBetter
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Shared by @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social Citizens Advice Scotland: "In the last year, the Citizens Advice network in Scotland provided advice to 187,000 people; 67% of the people needing our advice had a disability or a long-term health condition" www.cas.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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June 19, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Shared by @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social Citizens Advice Scotland: "In the last year, the Citizens Advice network in Scotland provided advice to 187,000 people; 67% of the people needing our advice had a disability or a long-term health condition" www.cas.org.uk/sites/defaul...
This powerful film was made by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social 10 years ago. This and worse is the lived reality of children in Gaza right now.
The scale of suffering children are forced to endure as a result of the war is abhorrent. We cannot stay silent.
The scale of suffering children are forced to endure as a result of the war is abhorrent. We cannot stay silent.
June 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This powerful film was made by @savechildrenuk.bsky.social 10 years ago. This and worse is the lived reality of children in Gaza right now.
The scale of suffering children are forced to endure as a result of the war is abhorrent. We cannot stay silent.
The scale of suffering children are forced to endure as a result of the war is abhorrent. We cannot stay silent.
With all eyes on the spending review, the UK Govt confirm they continue to move ahead with welfare reforms.
In complete contrast to what the Secretary of State says in this letter to ‘help people in the best possible way’ these will only cause debt, destitution and despair #TakingThePip
In complete contrast to what the Secretary of State says in this letter to ‘help people in the best possible way’ these will only cause debt, destitution and despair #TakingThePip
June 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
With all eyes on the spending review, the UK Govt confirm they continue to move ahead with welfare reforms.
In complete contrast to what the Secretary of State says in this letter to ‘help people in the best possible way’ these will only cause debt, destitution and despair #TakingThePip
In complete contrast to what the Secretary of State says in this letter to ‘help people in the best possible way’ these will only cause debt, destitution and despair #TakingThePip
It’s blood donation week. A blood transfusion saved my life after a car accident. But because of that I can’t give blood.
Why not make plans to go give blood this week? Save someone’s life #GiveBlood
Why not make plans to go give blood this week? Save someone’s life #GiveBlood
Scotblood - Give blood, plasma or platelets
Save or improve the lives of patients across Scotland
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June 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It’s blood donation week. A blood transfusion saved my life after a car accident. But because of that I can’t give blood.
Why not make plans to go give blood this week? Save someone’s life #GiveBlood
Why not make plans to go give blood this week? Save someone’s life #GiveBlood
Amidst the by-election results noise, it was my turn this morning for BBC Radio Scotlands Thought for the Day. I chose to speak about abhorrent situation in Gaza as half a million people’s lives are at risk due to starvation.
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Amidst the by-election results noise, it was my turn this morning for BBC Radio Scotlands Thought for the Day. I chose to speak about abhorrent situation in Gaza as half a million people’s lives are at risk due to starvation.
Essential reading from colleagues at @citizensadvice.bsky.social about what the reforms could mean for sick and disabled people in England and Wales
The Pathways to Work Green Paper sets out plans to cut billions from health and disability benefits.
Instead of getting people into work, these cuts will push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
Our new report looks at the impact of cuts to PIP, UC health & scrapping the WCA (🧵)
Instead of getting people into work, these cuts will push hundreds of thousands into poverty.
Our new report looks at the impact of cuts to PIP, UC health & scrapping the WCA (🧵)
Pathways to Poverty: How planned cuts to disability benefits will impact the people we support
Pathways to Poverty: How planned cuts to disability benefits will impact the people we support
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May 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Essential reading from colleagues at @citizensadvice.bsky.social about what the reforms could mean for sick and disabled people in England and Wales
The depth and scale of these reforms will be catastrophic. We must keep sounding the alarm and raise our voices.
Write to your MP, share your concerns. Urge them not to vote for this. Yes our social security needs reform - but not this.
#TakingThePIP
Write to your MP, share your concerns. Urge them not to vote for this. Yes our social security needs reform - but not this.
#TakingThePIP
Emma Jackson of Citizens Advice Scotland on new benefits proposals:
“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen
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“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen
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“This will be devastating for all of us”: why welfare reforms don’t need to happen - TFN
Emma Jackson on new benefits proposals
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May 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The depth and scale of these reforms will be catastrophic. We must keep sounding the alarm and raise our voices.
Write to your MP, share your concerns. Urge them not to vote for this. Yes our social security needs reform - but not this.
#TakingThePIP
Write to your MP, share your concerns. Urge them not to vote for this. Yes our social security needs reform - but not this.
#TakingThePIP