Skip to content

EwanGurr.Scot

  • About

Category: Poverty

February 16, 2021 Poverty

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.”  

Continue reading

January 19, 2021 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.”

Continue reading

January 3, 2021 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

October 20, 2020 Poverty

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.“

Continue reading

August 25, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

July 28, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

July 6, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

June 23, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

June 16, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

May 26, 2020 Poverty

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.”

Continue reading

Posts navigation

1 2 Next Posts»

Enter your E-Mail address to follow this website and receive notifications of new articles by E-Mail.

Recent Articles

  • Scottish Politics Needs an Injection of Integrity
  • Different Approaches to Tackling Poverty
  • Thank God Churches Are Finally Waking Up
  • Can the SNP Hold it Together Until Independence?
  • The Advance of Alternative Routes to Education
  • Taking Poverty Back from the Professionals
  • Education Failings Extend Beyond Longer Holidays
  • The Myth of Scotland as a Nation of Europhiles
  • The Powerful Stories Behind the Statistics
  • How Would Jesus Respond to Lockdown?

Article Archive

  • February 2021 (4)
  • January 2021 (5)
  • December 2020 (2)
  • November 2020 (3)
  • October 2020 (4)
  • September 2020 (5)
  • August 2020 (4)
  • July 2020 (5)
  • June 2020 (5)
  • May 2020 (5)
  • April 2020 (3)
  • March 2020 (5)
  • February 2020 (4)
  • January 2020 (4)
  • December 2019 (5)
  • November 2019 (4)
  • October 2019 (4)
  • September 2019 (4)
  • August 2019 (3)
  • July 2019 (5)
  • June 2019 (4)
  • May 2019 (3)
  • April 2019 (5)
  • March 2019 (4)
  • February 2019 (3)
  • January 2019 (2)
  • December 2018 (1)
  • November 2018 (1)
  • October 2018 (1)
  • September 2018 (1)
  • August 2018 (1)
  • July 2018 (1)
  • June 2018 (1)
  • May 2018 (1)
  • April 2018 (1)
  • March 2018 (1)
  • February 2018 (1)
  • January 2018 (1)

Twitter @EwanGurr

My Tweets
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
EwanGurr.Scot
Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×