Different Approaches to Tackling Poverty
“The Scottish Government is taking a different route on poverty and this will be an important issue, politically and constitutionally.”
Category: Poverty
Taking Poverty Back from the Professionals
“There is great power when real people experiencing real hardship take back the reins of the conversation from the professionals.”
The Powerful Stories Behind the Statistics
“With every passing week, month and year, I was encountering men, women and children experiencing poverty who shared their stories.”
Lockdowns Unleash a Pandemic of Poverty
“The empirical evidence is clear – lockdowns lead to poverty, which is why we must exert caution over their use.“
300,000 Meals for Children in Dundee
“Dundee does indeed face significant economic and social challenges but our city and our people stand together ready to respond.”
Scotland’s New Approach Could Save Lives
“Devastating news emerged last week about the loss of a Dundonian gran aged 61 who died weighing just three stone.”
Will We Ever Make Poverty History?
“To make poverty history we need to make poverty personal and our response must be shaped by that lived experience.”
Poverty is Our Most Potent Virus
“No virus takes more lives annually than poverty and not even a pandemic should displace it on the political agenda.”
Is a Future Without Foodbanks Possible?
“Austerity economics and a global pandemic has entrenched foodbanks as a staple in the landscape of the UK voluntary sector.”
The Faces Behind The Financial Crisis
“Darren was told last week he would only be eligible to claim Universal Credit if he gave up his course.”
