There was some good news in today's #ScotBudget – but Scotland can still do better for households in poverty.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/some-good-news-but-scotland-can-still-do-better-for-households-in-poverty/
Not long until the @ScotGov #ScotBudget. We want to see progress on the #ScotlandDemandsBetter priorities - better jobs, better investment, better social security.
www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands
People want a just and compassionate Scotland - not one where one in four of our #children are in #poverty. During the #ScotBudget process, every MSP can help make sure the Scottish Government invests in giving every child a good start in life through the #ScottishChildPayment.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/briefing-scotland-demands-better-briefing-on-the-scottish-budget-2026-27/  
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
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.
https://www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands
Our response to the #ScotBudget. A welcome for moves on the two-child limit, but a reminder that there are 240,000 children in poverty in Scotland.
https://www.povertyalliance.org/news-welcome-for-budget-pledges-on-unjust-two-child-limit/
News: Welcome for budget pledges on unjust two-child limit - The Poverty Alliance

Responding to today’s Scottish Government draft budget, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “The two-child limit is a huge injustice that has no place in a compassionate society – because every child matters and every child should get support they need. "We welcome the Scottish Government's proposals today, and…

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In her new blog, our Chloe Campbell says we can build a fairer, greener Scotland, free from the injustice of poverty - if our political leaders make a fundamental change in the way they look at our society. #ScotBudget
https://www.povertyalliance.org/blog-msps-can-make-action-on-poverty-their-budget-priority/
Blog: MSPs can make action on poverty their Budget priority - The Poverty Alliance

Chloe Campbell,Policy and Parliamentary Officer,The Poverty Alliance Read our Scottish Budget 2025-26 Briefing here! We can build a fairer, greener Scotland, free from the injustice of poverty. But for that to happen, our political leaders must make a fundamental change in the way they look at our society. For far…

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Tory political logic We believe in charging for prescriptions in England because those who can afford it should fund public services Except of course in Scotland where higher tax is automatically #snpbad #ScotBudget #marr
Wonder if there will be green initiatives in #ScottishBudget #ScotBudget ? Here's one
#ScotBudget #ScottishBudget info here If you want a .scot domain, see @dot_SCOT #dotscot