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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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People want a just and compassionate Scotland - not one where 1 in 4 of our #children are in #poverty. During the #ScotBudget process, every MSP can help make sure @scotgov invests in giving every child a good start in life through the #ScottishChildPayment.
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Children at the Scotland Demands Better rally in Edinburgh, October 2025, getting their faces painted.
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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In the next @scotgov #ScotBudget - and in #ScottishGE26 - poliltical leaders need to listen to the people. Thousands are saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter investment in the things that will build a better future for all of us.
www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands
Dear Finance Secretary Remember that for the coming budget Scotland Demands Better. A picture of Shona Robison MSP A picture of lots of people holding placards on the Scotland Demands Better demo, in Edinburgh October 2025. Text says In October, thousands of people came together to demand that politicians deliver a better Scotland for all of us Picture of a young woman holding a home-made placard that says 'We deserve better'. Text says, In the Scottish Budget, Shona Robison can show she was listening. She can provide for better jobs, better investment for life's essentials, better social security. A picture of a young woman with a sign that says 'Nae justice in poverty'. Text says Read more about the ideas she can use to build a better future for all of us. scotland-demands-better.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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More and more, people's incomes never seem enough to cover life’s essentials. In his new blog, our Ralph Hartley explains how our politicians can work towards a #MinimumIncomeGuarantee that will provide the secure foundation we all need.
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The minimum income guarantee. Fair Work Strong Services. Better social security. A secure foundation for all of us to build a better future.
January 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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We want to learn from you about what worked during #ScotlandDemandBetter - and especially the national march on 25 Oct. Your views will help us shape our future campaigning. Please take part and share with others. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCB8H6T
Scotland Demands Better logo. Text says Tell us what you thought about the March for a Better Scotland. Photo of lots of marchers with placards.
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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6️⃣ Thousands of you joined us and other charities & organisations in Edinburgh for the Scotland Demands Better march - to fight for a fair Scotland for everybody

👆 That's just a handful of key moments from 2025, but together we achieved even more. Thank you for standing with us. #HousingEmergency
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Our Senior Policy Officer, Molly Shevlin wrote for the Herald last week about our 'Worried this winter?' campaign and how our network is here to help anyone struggling to keep up with the costs of energy this winter. Read the article here 👉 www.cas.org.uk/news-and-eve...
A blue piggy bank sitting on a radiator against a blue background.
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Real wage growth has ground to a halt over the past year and the outlook remains poor.

Find our latest labour market analysis here 👉 buff.ly/I7Rng5S
Average weekly earnings, outturn and projection based on OBR forecasts for average annual earnings and CPI inflation: GB
January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Want to make a difference in 2026?

Become a campaigner.

We helped reverse the Winter Fuel Payment changes and championed the needs of older renters in the Renters' Rights Act and Housing (Scotland) Act.

We're making a difference and you can help:
www.independentage.org/campaign-wit...
A large group of people stand in Parliament Square Gardens. They post with a large banner that reads: no one left in the cold, together against changes to the Winter Fuel Payment. A large group of people hold up placards in the shape of forms of communication like paper planes and walkie talkies, while other placards call for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing. A group of six people wear white Independent Age t-shirts. In front of them they hold two large blue towels which feature quotes from older people who are struggling to manage their water costs. An older woman grins as she holds a blue placard which reads: I will support changes that reduce poverty in later life.
January 6, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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The economy needs jobs as well as jobseekers.

Economic inactivity is at about the same level it was pre-pandemic, as the rise in ill-health has been offset by continued falls in other reasons for not working.

All of the fall in the employment rate since 2020 is accounted for by unemployment.
January 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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We hope the new year brings new priorities for the @scotgov #ScotBudget - because #ScotlandDemandsBetter. We can invest in the ideas that will build a better future for all of us.
www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands
Dear Finance Secretary Remember that for the coming budget Scotland Demands Better. A picture of Shona Robison MSP A picture of lots of people holding placards on the Scotland Demands Better demo, in Edinburgh October 2025. Text says In October, thousands of people came together to demand that politicians deliver a better Scotland for all of us Picture of a young woman holding a home-made placard that says 'We deserve better'. Text says, In the Scottish Budget, Shona Robison can show she was listening. She can provide for better jobs, better investment for life's essentials, better social security. A picture of a young woman with a sign that says 'Nae justice in poverty'. Text says Read more about the ideas she can use to build a better future for all of us. scotland-demands-better.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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We want to learn from you about what worked during #ScotlandDemandBetter - and especially the national march on 25 Oct. Your input will help us shape our future campaigning. Please fill in this evaluation and share with others. www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCB8H6T
Scotland Demands Better logo with text 'Tell us what you thought about the march for a better Scotland'. Picture of people on the Scotland Demands Better march holding placards.
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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From talking tax to taking action: globally, across the UK and in Scotland. Check out the video highlights from #TaxJusticeScotland’s recent event in Edinburgh. Together, we explored how tax can help build a fairer, greener Scotland: taxjustice.scot/blog/talking...
Fair tax can help end the injustice of poverty in Scotland.
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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No child should start their school day hungry. It's simply wrong and unjust. Find out more about the Breakfast Can't Wait campaign, in this new guest blog from Poverty Alliance member Magic Breakfast.
www.povertyalliance.org/tackling-mor...
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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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.

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October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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📢Today's the day!

Today we are marching together for a better Scotland.

Join us as #WeDemandBetter

March assembles from 10am (buses arriving from 9:30am) at Scottish Parliament.
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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"The blame lies with those who make decisions that create and sustain poverty. We need better than this, Scotland demands better than this." - Read more from community groups in Glasgow uniting with us at #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Meet the Glasgow anti poverty groups marching to demand better
Community groups in Glasgow are joining campaigners and workers' groups from across Scotland in an anti-poverty march and rally.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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📢Banners and flags at the ready!

Thanks to everyone who has given us a sneak peak at the banners, flags and placards you have created ahead of #ScotlandDemandsBetter.

Drop a pic of in the comments so we can look our for your creations!

#WeDemandBetter
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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...
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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📢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
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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✊ Just 2 days to go until we take to the streets to say #WeDemandBetter!

Join us this Saturday 25 Oct in Edinburgh
📍 Assemble from 10am | Scottish Parliament
🎉 Rally 12:30pm | The Meadows

Together, we’ll say it loud: #ScotlandDemandsBetter 💙

👉 scotland-demands-better.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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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...
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"We need to pull on every person from every place across the country to rally together at the Scotland Demands Better March this coming Saturday," @scottishtuc.bsky.social

www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...

Join us, this Saturday 25th October as #WeDemandBetter
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 1:45 PM
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⏳ Three days to go!

Are you joining us for #ScotlandDemandsBetter?

📍We'll assemble from 10am at the Scottish Parliament
🚶‍➡️We're marching up the Royal Mile to George IV Bridge
🎤We'll get to The Meadows where there will be live music and inspirational speakers

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October 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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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

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October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM