A Bill to tackle child poverty has been unanimously approved at its first stage by the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Child Poverty Bill crosses first hurdle
Tag: Politics
More cash for carers
Increased Carer’s Allowance to be delivered next summer
The first social security payments to be delivered by the Scottish Government have been outlined to parliament by Social Security Secretary Angela Constance. Continue reading More cash for carers
£52 million spent to mitigate effects of Westminster’s Bedroom Tax
Over the past year almost 113,000 awards have been made under the Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) scheme, with a total value of £51.9 million, according to the latest figures released by the Scottish Government. Local authorities paid out the money during the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017, with an average payment of £460. Continue reading £52 million spent to mitigate effects of Westminster’s Bedroom Tax
Two child cap: Johnstone urges rethink
Alison Johnstone MSP, Social Security spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has urged the UK Government to urgently reconsider its cap on Child Tax Credits for more than two children. Continue reading Two child cap: Johnstone urges rethink
Beef up the Bill: Committee calls for interim targets for tackling child poverty
Targets aimed at reducing child poverty in Scotland are too long range according to a report issued on Monday by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee. Continue reading Beef up the Bill: Committee calls for interim targets for tackling child poverty
Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit
Monday 5th June, 6pm
Royal Overseas League, Princes Street
Brexit is the most monumental change that British society has experienced in decades. The outcome of the June 8 general election will be key in determining who will represent Britain in the exit negotiations, and with what positions. Continue reading Hustings to focus on Euro Brexit
Fair’s fair: young people call for end to age discrimination
YouthLink Scotland launch Westminster Manifesto Continue reading Fair’s fair: young people call for end to age discrimination
Britain: ‘not a great place to grow old’
Letters: Enough is enough
Dear Editor
Do not be taken in by the Tories who say, hand on heart, ‘we will put wokers interests first’ if elected.
We know to our cost over the last seven years just how much they care by freezing our wages, imposing drastic cuts in funding for essential services and making scapegoats of unemployed and disabled people.
On June the 8th everyone has the opportunity to vote them out for all they have done and intend to do to us. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Tony Delahoy (by email)
CAMRA urges election candidates to grasp Brexit opportunities
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on all election candidates in Scotland to take advantage of the opportunities presented by Brexit to maximise the benefit to the British beer and pubs industry. Continue reading CAMRA urges election candidates to grasp Brexit opportunities