The 5 week wait is one of key features of UC that’s causing real harm to people, affecting physical and mental wellbeing. My colleague shares the alternatives ⁦we see at ⁦Citizens Advice Scotland⁩ to this policy that is currently causing destitution by design bbc.com/news/articles/…

This from Runnymede Trust is such an eloquent summary of the horrific racist violence taking place right now and the action we need to see.

We stand in solidarity with colleagues in Citizens Advice Sunderland. Local CABs provide the help & hope local communities desperately need, making this such a devastating loss. But we also know the strength & resilience that exists in CABs that will help the team to come back from this.

Make plans to join us on Wed 28th Aug as we take a look at the issues that are causing harm across Scotland. You’ll hear from speakers across the Scottish Citizens Advice Network & be able to ask questions as together we discuss the solutions needed. Book your space ⬇️

I went for red, what colour are you getting?

Those seeking asylum face some of the greatest levels of destitution across Scotland. Free bus travel would have made a very real difference to access advice, education and places of worship. It’s a huge blow for this not to go ahead. povertyalliance.org/news-scottish-…

Do not be fooled by those faces. These clowns have taken to absolute chaos during the day as I try to work from home. So if we’re on a call and it appears like I’m ranting at someone in the background - it’s this pair!

Energy bills remain too high. This is alongside £3billion + of energy debt that many will never be able to pay back. We urgently need reform and the introduction of a social tariff for households on the lowest incomes

A final chance to book your spot at our data & insight webinar this Wed 10am. We’ll be taking a look at this issues causing people across Scotland the most harm right now and discussing the solutions we need. Book your place today ⬇️

As the Prime Minister makes his address shortly, yes there are difficult decisions for the UK Govt, but it’s not right that those on lowest incomes should bear the brunt of these. We cannot let things get worse for those whose circumstances are already unbearable.

People need freedom and security to build a decent life. The #MinimumIncomeGuarantee will provide it. Join us, Collette Stevenson MSP, Citizens Advice Scotland, and IPPR Scotland at The SNP conference on Friday to find out how.

Going to The SNP party conference? Join our Social Justice Strategic Lead Emma Jackson as she joins with The Poverty Alliance and IPPR Scotland to discuss how we can build a Scotland where everyone has enough income to live a decent and dignified life.

We're The Poverty Alliance Citizens Advice Scotland IPPR Scotland fringe, Drawing a Line Under Poverty. The reality facing families in this cost of living crisis is grim. The case for minimum income guarantee and bringing asylum support to the level of Universal Credit could not be greater.

We need to have the imagination and conviction to ensure everyone has enough to live a decent & dignified life. A minimum income guarantee gives us a way doing this. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to do better for all of us.

Radio ready. My turn this morning for BBC Radio Scotland ‘Thought for the Day’. You can listen in to my reflections on truth from around 7.20am #bbcgms

We're calling on First Minister to #ChallengePoverty in the Programme for Government. #ScotPfG #ChallengePoverty povertyalliance.org/wp-content/upl…

Evening walks in the Tweed valley 🧡

ICYMI All the details of John Swinney's Programme for Government on Representing Border. Hannah Brown reports. I speak to Kate Forbes MSP and get reaction from Roz Foyer Colin Borland and Emma Jackson itv.com/news/border/20…