“With more than a quarter of a million children affected, poverty is the most significant human rights issue facing children in Scotland.”
Tory Rape Clause ‘Clear Breach of Human Rights’
Thousands of Families in the Highlands and Islands Hit By the 2 Child Benefit Cap
The research by the Child Poverty Action Group estimates that over 19% of children in Orkney and Shetland will suffer do to the imposition of the 2 child benefit cap.
Maree Todd: “The two-child cap is inherently punishing and unfair.”
“Any one of us could experience a change in circumstances at any time”
Tory Top Ten: Theresa’s Triumphs
It is now 648 days since Theresa May became the second woman in history to become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Maree Todd: Our Communities Need People to Flourish
“We need our young people to have the opportunity to stay, and we need to attract newcomers too.”
Deleting Compassion in Society: The Rape Clause
“I always thought the tories were bad – but – this makes everything that they have ever done before look like a picnic in the park.”
Do Tory MSPs Support the Rape Clause?
“So I put the question to the Tory MSPs representing the Highlands and Islands; do you condemn these appalling policies,?”
Women & Children Paying the Price for the Austerity Agenda
An estimated 20% of women’s income comes from benefits and child tax credits
John Finnie: Scrap the 2 Child Benefits Cap
“The Scottish Conservatives stance shows that they are nothing but apologists for the brutal acts of the UK Government.”
