| Over 100 campaigners have signed an open letter urging First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to tackle child poverty, with the key demand being to put the equivalent of £40 a month into the bank accounts of low income families. The letter, signed by a range of organisations including STUC, Scottish Women’s Aid and Scottish Association for Mental Health, said they had “grave concerns” that families were falling into severe hardship, and that the First Minister must use “every tool” available to support them financially during the Covid-19 crisis. (Daily Record) |
Over 100 campaigners sign child poverty open letter to FM
Over 100 campaigners have signed an open letter urging First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to tackle child poverty, with the key demand being to put the equivalent of £40 a month into the bank accounts of low income families. The letter, signed by a range of organisations including STUC, Scottish Women’s Aid and Scottish Association for Mental […]