Martin Canavan 🧡
@mrtncnvn.bsky.social
Daddy. Husband. Travels. Books. History geek. Head of Policy & Influencing @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Trustee @together-sacr.bsky.social Fighting to end child poverty.
Glasgow, Scotland.
Glasgow, Scotland.
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Our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, confirms the impact of the public debt crisis is most often felt by women as they are more often caring for children.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, confirms the impact of the public debt crisis is most often felt by women as they are more often caring for children.
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I've been working with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social for 6 years in total and this is our latest report on public debt and gender.
In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
November 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I've been working with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social for 6 years in total and this is our latest report on public debt and gender.
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In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.
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We’re proud that Citizens Advice Scotland’s national data, alongside StepChange data, has been used in this powerful new research. Our data is one of the largest, richest, and most reliable real-time pictures of how people in Scotland experience debt and hardship
Today with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’ve launched new research into the public debt crisis. Discover how women are more likely to experience public debt which traps their family in poverty.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We’re proud that Citizens Advice Scotland’s national data, alongside StepChange data, has been used in this powerful new research. Our data is one of the largest, richest, and most reliable real-time pictures of how people in Scotland experience debt and hardship
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Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt.
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Today with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’ve launched new research into the public debt crisis. Discover how women are more likely to experience public debt which traps their family in poverty.
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Proud to have been involved in this important research, which shows single parent families are most impacted by public debt.
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Read the full report: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
#Aberlour150
#Aberlour150
Aberlour | The Gendered Impact of Public Debt
Living on a low income is strongly gendered in nature, with women, often due to social and family roles, experiencing greater levels of poverty.
www.aberlour.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Read the full report: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
#Aberlour150
#Aberlour150
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Today with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’ve launched new research into the public debt crisis. Discover how women are more likely to experience public debt which traps their family in poverty.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’ve launched new research into the public debt crisis. Discover how women are more likely to experience public debt which traps their family in poverty.
Our report on the gendered impact of public debt shows women are disproportionately more likely to experience public debt, in particular single parents & women from disabled households. Govt must tackle the public debt crisis to help reduce child poverty, targeting support for women & their families
We’ve launched a new report with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, into the gendered nature of the public debt crisis in Scotland. Read: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
November 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Our report on the gendered impact of public debt shows women are disproportionately more likely to experience public debt, in particular single parents & women from disabled households. Govt must tackle the public debt crisis to help reduce child poverty, targeting support for women & their families
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We’ve launched a new report with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, into the gendered nature of the public debt crisis in Scotland. Read: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We’ve launched a new report with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, into the gendered nature of the public debt crisis in Scotland. Read: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/gendered-nature-public-debt
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At my funeral I want the priest to read out a long bit about how much I loved darts. I don’t love darts but my family and friends will be like “wow we never really knew him”.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
At my funeral I want the priest to read out a long bit about how much I loved darts. I don’t love darts but my family and friends will be like “wow we never really knew him”.
No ifs, no buts. The 2 child limit has to go. Rachel Reeves must do the right thing and use the UK Budget to get rid of this poverty creating policy for good.
We continue to call on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to do the right thing and end the #2ChildLimit for good. There can be no half measures. This poverty creating policy has to go if we want to see real & meaningful progress in lifting children & families out of poverty. #budget25 #budget2025
November 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
No ifs, no buts. The 2 child limit has to go. Rachel Reeves must do the right thing and use the UK Budget to get rid of this poverty creating policy for good.
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🏠 Every 15 minutes a household in Scotland loses their home.
No family should face homelessness alone this Christmas. With your support, we can fight the devastating impact the #HousingEmergency is having on families across Scotland.
💝 Donate today shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
No family should face homelessness alone this Christmas. With your support, we can fight the devastating impact the #HousingEmergency is having on families across Scotland.
💝 Donate today shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
November 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🏠 Every 15 minutes a household in Scotland loses their home.
No family should face homelessness alone this Christmas. With your support, we can fight the devastating impact the #HousingEmergency is having on families across Scotland.
💝 Donate today shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
No family should face homelessness alone this Christmas. With your support, we can fight the devastating impact the #HousingEmergency is having on families across Scotland.
💝 Donate today shelterscotland.org/Winter25-BS
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Scotland 4, Denmark 2. In Scotland we clearly refuse Danish model of asylum! #ScotlandvsDenmark
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Scotland 4, Denmark 2. In Scotland we clearly refuse Danish model of asylum! #ScotlandvsDenmark
Utterly unbelievable 🏴
a soccer player with the name mclean on his shirt
ALT: a soccer player with the name mclean on his shirt
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November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Utterly unbelievable 🏴
Of all the despicable things Trump has ever said this might actually be the worst.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Of all the despicable things Trump has ever said this might actually be the worst.
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Did you catch our new CEO, Justina Murray, on @stv.news yesterday? Watch the full interview and hear how you can help children trapped in poverty this winter.
📺https://news.stv.tv/v/families-are-falling-deeper-into-poverty-childrens-charity-warns
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
📺https://news.stv.tv/v/families-are-falling-deeper-into-poverty-childrens-charity-warns
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
Families are falling deeper into poverty, children’s charity warns
STV News spoke to Aberlour as it launched its Christmas appeal.
news.stv.tv
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Did you catch our new CEO, Justina Murray, on @stv.news yesterday? Watch the full interview and hear how you can help children trapped in poverty this winter.
📺https://news.stv.tv/v/families-are-falling-deeper-into-poverty-childrens-charity-warns
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
📺https://news.stv.tv/v/families-are-falling-deeper-into-poverty-childrens-charity-warns
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
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Asking lawyers out there - does the return of child detention mean Labour Government have unsigned Convention on Rights of Child? And what about Scotland where it was signed by Scottish Parliament @aileenmcharg.bsky.social thoughts?
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Asking lawyers out there - does the return of child detention mean Labour Government have unsigned Convention on Rights of Child? And what about Scotland where it was signed by Scottish Parliament @aileenmcharg.bsky.social thoughts?
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We fully support @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social position that we need a humane, effective and efficient system that could work for communities across the UK and those seeking protection. Compassion and dignity for every person must remain at the heart of our asylum system 💙
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We fully support @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social position that we need a humane, effective and efficient system that could work for communities across the UK and those seeking protection. Compassion and dignity for every person must remain at the heart of our asylum system 💙
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👋🏽 Today is a good day for this reminder👇🏽
“We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity.” #MartinLutherKingJr, St Louis, 10 April 1957
Read his speech in full 👉🏽 bit.ly/3LHU3bA
“We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity.” #MartinLutherKingJr, St Louis, 10 April 1957
Read his speech in full 👉🏽 bit.ly/3LHU3bA
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
👋🏽 Today is a good day for this reminder👇🏽
“We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity.” #MartinLutherKingJr, St Louis, 10 April 1957
Read his speech in full 👉🏽 bit.ly/3LHU3bA
“We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity, but in love with humanity.” #MartinLutherKingJr, St Louis, 10 April 1957
Read his speech in full 👉🏽 bit.ly/3LHU3bA
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Six weeks since the PM said Britain faced a choice between decency or division and our bad, obviously, for not understanding that he was in fact Team Division
November 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Six weeks since the PM said Britain faced a choice between decency or division and our bad, obviously, for not understanding that he was in fact Team Division
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It’s not right children are growing up in poverty. Find out tomorrow how you can help 👀
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s not right children are growing up in poverty. Find out tomorrow how you can help 👀
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
#PovertyRelief #Aberlour150
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Good to be able to meet with @cosla.gov.uk Heath & Social Care Spokesperson, Paul Kelly, to discuss our working supporting families in recovery and helping to keep families together #KeepThePromise #Cosla25
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Good to be able to meet with @cosla.gov.uk Heath & Social Care Spokesperson, Paul Kelly, to discuss our working supporting families in recovery and helping to keep families together #KeepThePromise #Cosla25
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We’re at #Cosla25 conference to meet and discuss with local authorities and local councillors our work to tackle child poverty and support families across Scotland. If you are here too come by to say hello. 👋
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We’re at #Cosla25 conference to meet and discuss with local authorities and local councillors our work to tackle child poverty and support families across Scotland. If you are here too come by to say hello. 👋