“More and more families across Scotland are facing financial hardship, but the SNP Government are failing to provide the direct and immediate support needed. “
Urgent Action Needed to Support Low Income Families
Boris Johnson – 1 Year On
Over 14 million already in poverty, 1.6million used food banks last year, and the impact of Brexit is still to come.
Putting Dogma Before Development: DFID RIP
“DFID’s leading work on gender inequality is widely praised as being amongst the most impactful in dealing with poverty.”
We need to worry about Africa…..
“I hope that in the understandable and necessary preoccupation with what is immediately affecting us we do not forget others. “
There Will Be No Back To Normal
For the first quarter of 2020 retail sales show a decline of -1.1% in Scotland.
Why The Tourism Sector Needs To Change
This is a time for examining the tourism sector much more closely than ever before. Change is required.
Families Already in Crisis Hit the Hardest by #COVID-19 Restrictions
“It will be of paramount importance in the coming weeks that those in need apply for Universal Credit and access the Scottish Welfare Fund via their local authority.”
Have a Cracking Christmas Jumper Day for “Every Child Deserves a Christmas”
“We gave out almost £14000 in the grant programme last year, and this was only possible with the support of the community.”
Increased Reliance on Foodbanks in Orkney
in 6 months 265 three day emergency food supplies were provided to people in crisis
Orkney Labour Party Welcomes Corbyn’s Pledge to Replace Universal Credit
“It must be a true safety net that treats people with dignity and respect.”
