Peter Kelly
@petek00.bsky.social
Amongst other things, Chief Executive of the Poverty Alliance, Scotland's anti-poverty network | Vice Convenor of Homeless Network Scotland | here for music, cycling as well as social justice. Views are my own.
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We’re hiring!
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We’re hiring!
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
SWBG is looking for a Communications and Events Officer to lead our comms and events work.
Join our small team working for gender equality in Scotland.
More info & how to apply 👉https://www.swbg.org.uk/work-for-us/
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🎬 “It’s time politicians delivered on their promises.” Actor Brian Cox pledges his support for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign.
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🎬 “It’s time politicians delivered on their promises.” Actor Brian Cox pledges his support for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter campaign.
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Join us on Saturday 25th October in Edinburgh
Read more: www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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Scotland Demands Better was the breath of solidarity and joy that was needed this weekend! Great to be there with my @jrf-uk.bsky.social colleagues, the End Poverty Scotland Group and our family and friends. Let's keep up the momentum!
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Scotland Demands Better was the breath of solidarity and joy that was needed this weekend! Great to be there with my @jrf-uk.bsky.social colleagues, the End Poverty Scotland Group and our family and friends. Let's keep up the momentum!
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📢Reminder - we are recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📢Reminder - we are recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
You'd be joining a great team 💗 Please share across your networks.
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
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Thousands marched through Edinburgh on Saturday to demand better. Better homes. Better services. Better futures.
Let’s keep the pressure on. Email your MP or MSP and demand action for a Scotland where every household can thrive.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SDB
Let’s keep the pressure on. Email your MP or MSP and demand action for a Scotland where every household can thrive.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SDB
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thousands marched through Edinburgh on Saturday to demand better. Better homes. Better services. Better futures.
Let’s keep the pressure on. Email your MP or MSP and demand action for a Scotland where every household can thrive.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SDB
Let’s keep the pressure on. Email your MP or MSP and demand action for a Scotland where every household can thrive.
#ScotlandDemandsBetter
🔗 shelterscotland.org/SDB
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Our latest blog with thanks to @cpagscotland.bsky.social on why they are joining #ScotlandDemandsBetter with members of the End Child Poverty Coalition.
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our latest blog with thanks to @cpagscotland.bsky.social on why they are joining #ScotlandDemandsBetter with members of the End Child Poverty Coalition.
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Read more: www.povertyalliance.org/walking-boot...
Join them on the End Child Poverty bloc ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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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.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
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.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-nee...
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Join the @bfawu.bsky.social General Secretary, @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social, and trade unionists from across Scotland as we march to demand politicians do more to improve jobs, housing, education, healthcare, and more.
📆Saturday 25th October, 10am
📍Edinburgh (TU Bloc muster @ flagpoles at Scot Parl)
📆Saturday 25th October, 10am
📍Edinburgh (TU Bloc muster @ flagpoles at Scot Parl)
October 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Join the @bfawu.bsky.social General Secretary, @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social, and trade unionists from across Scotland as we march to demand politicians do more to improve jobs, housing, education, healthcare, and more.
📆Saturday 25th October, 10am
📍Edinburgh (TU Bloc muster @ flagpoles at Scot Parl)
📆Saturday 25th October, 10am
📍Edinburgh (TU Bloc muster @ flagpoles at Scot Parl)
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The workers of Scotland are turning out for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter March.
Hear their voices. Join them.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh
⏲️10.00am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear their voices. Join them.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh
⏲️10.00am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Scots workers to 'demand better for our society' as hundreds prepare to march
EXCLUSIVE: Four workers from different industries have told the Record why they will be taking part in the Scotland Demands Better rally in the Capital this weekend.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The workers of Scotland are turning out for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter March.
Hear their voices. Join them.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh
⏲️10.00am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Hear their voices. Join them.
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh
⏲️10.00am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @dennynews.bsky.social / @dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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We’re excited to share the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally programme!
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re excited to share the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally programme!
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕧Starts 12:30pm at the Meadows after the march
🎤Speakers incl. Darren McGarvey
🎶Music from Declan Welsh, Bemz & Colonel Mustard
🫧Kids' activities & food stalls
More info here: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
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ICYMI We announced our programme for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally!
Join us after the march for a family-friendly, festival vibes event at The Meadows, Edinburgh.
🎼Live music
📢Inspiring speakers
😋Food
🫧Activities for the kids.
Find out more:
Join us after the march for a family-friendly, festival vibes event at The Meadows, Edinburgh.
🎼Live music
📢Inspiring speakers
😋Food
🫧Activities for the kids.
Find out more:
Programme and Performers — SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER
www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ICYMI We announced our programme for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally!
Join us after the march for a family-friendly, festival vibes event at The Meadows, Edinburgh.
🎼Live music
📢Inspiring speakers
😋Food
🫧Activities for the kids.
Find out more:
Join us after the march for a family-friendly, festival vibes event at The Meadows, Edinburgh.
🎼Live music
📢Inspiring speakers
😋Food
🫧Activities for the kids.
Find out more:
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📢We're recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📢We're recruiting for a Policy and Campaigns Manager (Maternity Cover)
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
📅 Closing date: Tuesday 4th November
Find out more details via the link:
www.povertyalliance.org/about-us/rec...
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📢From carers to firefighters, from Dundee to the Borders, we are standing together to demand change.✊
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📢From carers to firefighters, from Dundee to the Borders, we are standing together to demand change.✊
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join us this Saturday 25th October as we march together for a Scotland free from the injustice of poverty. #WeDemandBetter.
Join us: www.scotland-demands-better.com
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⏳4 days to go!
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⏳4 days to go!
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
It is almost time - this Saturday 25th October we will march alongside trade unions, third-sector organisations, and thousands from across Scotland to say #WeDemandBetter
Will you be marching with us? Assembly from 10am outside the Scottish Parliament.
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Racism has no place in the Scotland we’re building. #WeDemandBetter
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Racism has no place in the Scotland we’re building. #WeDemandBetter
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
March with the Anti-Racist Bloc, led by @sutrscotland.bsky.social, and demand a fair and inclusive future for everyone. ✊
📅 Sat 25 Oct | 🕚 From 10am | 📍 Scottish Parliament
Details ⬇️ ⬇️
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Cuts leave scars.
If, like the @fbunational.bsky.social in Scotland, you want to see our public services flourish, join us:
🔗#ScotlandDemandsBetter
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament
⏲️10am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
If, like the @fbunational.bsky.social in Scotland, you want to see our public services flourish, join us:
🔗#ScotlandDemandsBetter
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament
⏲️10am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Cuts leave scars: firefighters sound the alarm on public sector reform
As the Scottish Government eyes £1bn in public sector “efficiencies,” unions warn that reform rhetoric is being used to mask deep and damaging…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Cuts leave scars.
If, like the @fbunational.bsky.social in Scotland, you want to see our public services flourish, join us:
🔗#ScotlandDemandsBetter
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament
⏲️10am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
If, like the @fbunational.bsky.social in Scotland, you want to see our public services flourish, join us:
🔗#ScotlandDemandsBetter
📅Saturday 25th October
📍Scottish Parliament
⏲️10am
@rozfoyer.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
And yet more great coverage for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, this time in the Sunday Mail by @jenniferhyland.bsky.social
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
And yet more great coverage for #ScotlandDemandsBetter, this time in the Sunday Mail by @jenniferhyland.bsky.social
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
Join these campaigner and thousands of others on 25th October in Edinburgh www.scotland-demands-better.com
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October 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Excellent article on why @povertyalliance.org is leading the #ScotlandDemandsBetter demo on 25th October. Thanks to @neilmackay.bsky.social for covering.
Join us next week along with @rozfoyer.bsky.social @darrenmcgarvey.bsky.social and many more www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555377...
Join us next week along with @rozfoyer.bsky.social @darrenmcgarvey.bsky.social and many more www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555377...
Scots churches, charities and unions unite in plea to SNP over 'intolerable' poverty
The Poverty Alliance is organising a major demonstration demanding the SNP acts to protect the country’s poor. Our Writer at Large talks to the…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Excellent article on why @povertyalliance.org is leading the #ScotlandDemandsBetter demo on 25th October. Thanks to @neilmackay.bsky.social for covering.
Join us next week along with @rozfoyer.bsky.social @darrenmcgarvey.bsky.social and many more www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555377...
Join us next week along with @rozfoyer.bsky.social @darrenmcgarvey.bsky.social and many more www.heraldscotland.com/news/2555377...
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📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 On Sat 25 Oct, join us in Edinburgh as #WeDemandBetter!
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
🕚 Start: 11am at Scottish Parliament
🚶March through the city
🎉 Rally at The Meadows for music, speeches, food & family fun!
Find out more: www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
Delighted that Linda will be speaking at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally on the 25th October in Edinburgh. She’ll do an amazing job representing the experiences of carers in Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social
Hear more from Linda Craik who will be speaking at the rally on Saturday 25th October alongside a host of other speakers and musical acts.
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Delighted that Linda will be speaking at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter rally on the 25th October in Edinburgh. She’ll do an amazing job representing the experiences of carers in Scotland @carersscotland.bsky.social
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📢Great to have End Poverty Edinburgh join the call!
Activist Linda Craik says: "People deserve and need better than a society that normalises poverty and accepts so many of our citizens struggling every day just to make ends meet" #WeDemandBetter
Read more: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/end-...
Activist Linda Craik says: "People deserve and need better than a society that normalises poverty and accepts so many of our citizens struggling every day just to make ends meet" #WeDemandBetter
Read more: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/end-...
End Poverty Edinburgh backs Scotland Demands Better
CAMPAIGN group End Poverty Edinburgh has thrown its weight behind this month’s Scotland Demands Better march on Holyrood.Fresh from its own Challenge Poverty Week event, which brought organisations…
morningstaronline.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢Great to have End Poverty Edinburgh join the call!
Activist Linda Craik says: "People deserve and need better than a society that normalises poverty and accepts so many of our citizens struggling every day just to make ends meet" #WeDemandBetter
Read more: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/end-...
Activist Linda Craik says: "People deserve and need better than a society that normalises poverty and accepts so many of our citizens struggling every day just to make ends meet" #WeDemandBetter
Read more: morningstaronline.co.uk/article/end-...
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Hear more from Linda Craik who will be speaking at the rally on Saturday 25th October alongside a host of other speakers and musical acts.
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hear more from Linda Craik who will be speaking at the rally on Saturday 25th October alongside a host of other speakers and musical acts.
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
Join us in Edinburgh! #WeDemandBetter
If you are based in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow and want to attend the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally in Edinburgh on 25th October then a free bus can take you there.
Follow the link for details and to sign up www.eventbrite.com/e/castlemilk...
Follow the link for details and to sign up www.eventbrite.com/e/castlemilk...
Castlemilk Demands Better
Do you need transport from Castlemilk to the Scotland Demands Better march and rally in Edinburgh on October 25th? Sign up for the bus!
www.eventbrite.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you are based in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow and want to attend the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally in Edinburgh on 25th October then a free bus can take you there.
Follow the link for details and to sign up www.eventbrite.com/e/castlemilk...
Follow the link for details and to sign up www.eventbrite.com/e/castlemilk...
Fantastic to be in Livingston last night for the West Lothian Lecture alongside @rozfoyer.bsky.social. Great to see so much support for #ScotlandDemandsBetter & #ChallengePovertyWeek
October 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Fantastic to be in Livingston last night for the West Lothian Lecture alongside @rozfoyer.bsky.social. Great to see so much support for #ScotlandDemandsBetter & #ChallengePovertyWeek