Thousands march in Edinburgh calling for poverty action
Summary
Thousands of people marched through Edinburgh, Scotland, calling for more actions to reduce poverty. The march was organized by unions and charities, highlighting issues such as child poverty and the need for better jobs and services. Organizers want the government to address these issues ahead of the UK Budget and upcoming Scottish Parliament elections.Key Facts
- The protest was called "Scotland Demands Better" and involved thousands marching in Edinburgh.
- Trade unions and charities, like the Scottish Trades Union Congress and The Poverty Alliance, organized the event.
- Protestors want increases in free childcare and the removal of the two-child benefit cap.
- Research indicated one in four children in Scotland lives in poverty.
- The marchers called for investment in essential services like housing, healthcare, and education.
- The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 targets are set to be missed, with child poverty currently at 23%.
- First Minister John Swinney supported the protestors, acknowledging the poverty issue.
- A UK government spokesperson stated measures are being taken, like increasing the national minimum wage.
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