Scottish Government policies, like our Scottish Child Payment, are estimated to keep 100,000 children out of relative poverty next year. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville sets out how our record £6.3 billion investment in social security is supporting people. ℹ️ gov.scot/news/keeping-100-000-children-out-of-poverty/ | The Scottish Government

"The good news is that government policies can be changed." - Lorna Slater - Scottish Greens Yesterday Lorna spoke at Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior about lobbyists, subsidies, manufacturing, and building a better world. | Scottish Green Party

3.6K views · 90 reactions | The stark reality of government policies impacting the Scottish countryside! Loss of jobs, loss of homes, no affordable properties to move to locally, estate properties sold off for second homes, families forced to move away, local businesses and services lose trade, loss of community, loss of a traditional way of life. #scottishnationalparty #scottishgreenparty #rurallivesmatter #communitiesmatter | Grampian Moorland Group | Facebook

"It is essential that we consider the kind of country we want to be, and how best to secure it." First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government is aiming for a independence referendum before the end of 2023. Today's top stories: https://trib.al/WuXomcn | Sky News