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And with that our fringe event comes to an end!
A big thank you to everyone who attended today’s fringe.
You can find out more about the Coalitions work at endchildpoverty.org.uk
A big thank you to everyone who attended today’s fringe.
You can find out more about the Coalitions work at endchildpoverty.org.uk
End Child Poverty - Campaigning for an end to child poverty
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October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
And with that our fringe event comes to an end!
A big thank you to everyone who attended today’s fringe.
You can find out more about the Coalitions work at endchildpoverty.org.uk
A big thank you to everyone who attended today’s fringe.
You can find out more about the Coalitions work at endchildpoverty.org.uk
She explains that although the Scottish Child Payment has a 94% take up rate - more work is needed to be done.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
She explains that although the Scottish Child Payment has a 94% take up rate - more work is needed to be done.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
The Cabinet Secretary explains about the current difficulties on Universal Basic Income under current devolved powers and the work currently going on with the Minimum Income Guarantee.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Cabinet Secretary explains about the current difficulties on Universal Basic Income under current devolved powers and the work currently going on with the Minimum Income Guarantee.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
David talks about universal benefits and how Social Security Scotland tries to mitigate this.
He explains a real difficulty with Universal Basic Income is the cost which would require tax increases.
He explains a real difficulty with Universal Basic Income is the cost which would require tax increases.
October 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
David talks about universal benefits and how Social Security Scotland tries to mitigate this.
He explains a real difficulty with Universal Basic Income is the cost which would require tax increases.
He explains a real difficulty with Universal Basic Income is the cost which would require tax increases.
October 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We need a conversation on the need for a basic income Mary tells the room.
She also raised the need for support to go alongside whatever is put in place to make sure those who are eligible receive the support they are entitled to.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
She also raised the need for support to go alongside whatever is put in place to make sure those who are eligible receive the support they are entitled to.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We need a conversation on the need for a basic income Mary tells the room.
She also raised the need for support to go alongside whatever is put in place to make sure those who are eligible receive the support they are entitled to.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
She also raised the need for support to go alongside whatever is put in place to make sure those who are eligible receive the support they are entitled to.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
John talks about the erosion of the child benefit in recent years.
Lisa shares her experience with the Scottish Child Payment and the Child Benefit and the need for the latter to follow the modelling of the Scottish Child Payment.
Lisa shares her experience with the Scottish Child Payment and the Child Benefit and the need for the latter to follow the modelling of the Scottish Child Payment.
October 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
John talks about the erosion of the child benefit in recent years.
Lisa shares her experience with the Scottish Child Payment and the Child Benefit and the need for the latter to follow the modelling of the Scottish Child Payment.
Lisa shares her experience with the Scottish Child Payment and the Child Benefit and the need for the latter to follow the modelling of the Scottish Child Payment.
October 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Cabinet Secretary talks about the next Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan and the current work going into this and the necessary decisions needed to take place.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The Cabinet Secretary talks about the next Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan and the current work going into this and the necessary decisions needed to take place.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Welcomes the @scottishgov.bsky.social ambition and innovation to tackle child poverty.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Welcomes the @scottishgov.bsky.social ambition and innovation to tackle child poverty.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
David is asked about what is the most cost effective lever that could be used.
He tells the room the two-child benefit cap would cost the least and have a significant impact.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
He tells the room the two-child benefit cap would cost the least and have a significant impact.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
David is asked about what is the most cost effective lever that could be used.
He tells the room the two-child benefit cap would cost the least and have a significant impact.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
He tells the room the two-child benefit cap would cost the least and have a significant impact.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
The Cabinet Secretary talks about how social security is an investment in people and the need to be smart on how we talk about this.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Cabinet Secretary talks about how social security is an investment in people and the need to be smart on how we talk about this.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social confirms that any additional funding received if the UK Gov #scrapsthecap will be spent on tackling child poverty.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social confirms that any additional funding received if the UK Gov #scrapsthecap will be spent on tackling child poverty.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Asked on the direct question on additional funding the Cabinet Secretary tells us about @scottishgov.bsky.social commitment to reaching the 2030 target, including mitigating the 2-child benefit cap.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Asked on the direct question on additional funding the Cabinet Secretary tells us about @scottishgov.bsky.social commitment to reaching the 2030 target, including mitigating the 2-child benefit cap.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Mary Glasgow tells us the need for national conversations on what causes poverty and how we can tackle it.
We need to be much smarter on how we support families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
We need to be much smarter on how we support families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Mary Glasgow tells us the need for national conversations on what causes poverty and how we can tackle it.
We need to be much smarter on how we support families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
We need to be much smarter on how we support families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Responding to our question of stigma, the panel talk about how the shame of poverty does not sit with children and families living in poverty and the need for collective responsibility and the requirement for emotional and practical support.
October 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Responding to our question of stigma, the panel talk about how the shame of poverty does not sit with children and families living in poverty and the need for collective responsibility and the requirement for emotional and practical support.
Further questions come on stigma of poverty, the use of foodbanks, and whether @scottishgov.bsky.social is willing to invest additional funding necessary to meet child poverty targets
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Further questions come on stigma of poverty, the use of foodbanks, and whether @scottishgov.bsky.social is willing to invest additional funding necessary to meet child poverty targets
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
David explains about the broader theme of preventative investment and how it can invest in a brighter future for children and families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
David explains about the broader theme of preventative investment and how it can invest in a brighter future for children and families.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Lisa tells delegates about the need for reviewing the Scottish Child Payment when children reach 16.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Lisa tells delegates about the need for reviewing the Scottish Child Payment when children reach 16.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
Lisa tells delegates about the need for reviewing the Scottish Child Payment when children reach 16.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
October 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Lisa tells delegates about the need for reviewing the Scottish Child Payment when children reach 16.
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25
#EndChildPoverty #SNP25