The income supplement was raised today at #FMQs. We must be clear that if families are made to wait until 2022 for this boost to their incomes then more and more children will be pulled into poverty. Families can't wait until 2022.

Opening CPAG in Scotland's annual conference, Director John Dickie outlines the importance of the Give Me 5 campaign and the need for urgency on the income supplement.

"We should expect to see the income supplement as a priority in the next programme for government" CPAG in Scotland Director John Dickie #welfarerights2019

Cabinet Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville outlines the importance of 'critical friends' in developing the income supplement. #welfarerights2019

"Given the projected rise in child poverty in the coming years, the income supplement can act as a lifeline to help families weather the storm to come. But they need that lifeline now, not in three years’ time."

Really important work on the income supplement from Joseph Rowntree Foundation and IPPR Scotland. One of the key conclusions is that it must be delivered before 2022, because families living in poverty right now can’t wait for another 3 years.

We've joined with voices from across Scottish society to call for the new income supplement to be delivered before 2022. With 240,000 children living in poverty right now, #KidsCantWait another 3 years. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

We’ve joined with over 70 other organisations and leaders from across Scottish society in writing to the First Minister urging that the income supplement be delivered sooner than 2022. With 240,000 children in poverty in Scotland, #KidsCantWait until 2022. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-…

We’ve joined with over 70 other organisations and leaders from across Scottish society in writing to the First Minister urging that the income supplement be delivered urgently. With 240,000 children in poverty in Scotland, #KidsCantWait until 2022. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-…

Over 70 leaders from across Scotland have today said loudly and clearly that #KidsCantWait until 2022 for the new income supplement. For families living in poverty right now, 2022 is simply too far away. povertyalliance.org/kids-cant-wait…

We agree. While there's no doubt rising child poverty in Scotland is driven by UK Government social security cuts, it doesn't mean Scottish Government are powerless to respond. We need to see a commitment to urgent and significant investment as part of this week's update.

We await confirmation of this later today, and the detail will be important. But if the income supplement is to be brought forward then this will be hugely welcome news for families across Scotland who are living in the grip of poverty. #KidsCantWait bbc.com/news/uk-scotla…

We're delighted that Cab Sec Aileen Campbell has listened to our calls to bring forward the introduction of a new income supplement. An additional £10 per week will help unlock tens of thousands of children from poverty. Our full response here povertyalliance.org/?p=2552&previe…

We know that £10 a week for each child can make a significant impact for families living in poverty. We're delighted Scottish Government has responded to our calls for action on this. Full response: cpag.org.uk/content/%E2%80…

The announcement by @ScotGov on the introduction of the new Scottish Child Payment is a welcome one, we are pleased @ScotGov have heard & listened to the organisations, campaigners & those with experience of poverty who have called for this. #KidsCantWait bit.ly/2ZQgZrT

On Wednesday, the Scottish Government announced plans for its new Scottish Child Payment. It also announced plans to fast-track delivery of the payment for children under 6. This is a milestone moment and we're proud to have played our part. Here's our response.

We're delighted to see the The Mirror launch their #GiveMeFive campaign, urging the UK Gov to use the Budget to top-up child benefit by £5. The move would lift 200,000 children in the UK out of poverty. With so many families struggling to get by, the government must listen.

Increasing child benefit by £5 would unlock 200,000 children across the UK from poverty. If we want to help families keep their heads above water, it's the action we must take. If you agree, please sign the The Mirror's #GiveMeFive petition. megaphone.org.uk/petitions/incr…

Increasing Child Benefit by £5 would unlock 200,000 children across the UK from poverty. Every child deserves a chance to escape poverty. 🔻

At this time, families on low incomes need emergency support. The impact of #COVID19 could pull families under; we can't allow that to happen and we must act to ensure it doesn't. Read this from Child Poverty Action Group on some of the action we need, including a £10 increase in child benefit 👇