It says much about these divided times that an organisation like the Citizens Advice service, a byword for old-fashioned kindness & decency, has decided it must now fight the far-right in our poorest communities to stop the demonisation tearing society apart My @heraldscotland.bsky.social long read

An important read At OPFS, we see every day how harmful narratives can deepen stigma and distract from the real causes of poverty and inequality.

There are many reasons to despise Musk but here is a thread detailing the real World impact he has had through his USAID cuts directly causing the deaths of those in some of the poorest countries, including children and babies.

Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts

Great to meet with Carol Mochan MSP today at The Scottish Parliament to discuss our work on tackling the public debt crisis to help end child poverty. #EndChildPoverty

Scottish Child Payment is reducing child poverty - but more investment is needed to help children thrive, finds new research led by UofG and @manchester.ac.uk Findings are from the Family Finances project, led by @ruthpatrick0.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Every year, hundreds of young people arrive in Scotland alone with no family, no familiar faces, and a complex asylum system to navigate. At Guardianship Scotland, we make sure they don't face it alone. Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about the asylum process in Scotland.

"Children are being killed mainly in 2 ways.. through air strikes.. [&] using quad copters, drones & sniper rifles that specifically target & kill children" Yesterday the UN independent commission of inquiry published a report on how Israel targets & kills Palestinian children

So after nearly 30 years since first buying (and near constant listening to) the 3 EPs, I finally got to see @thebetaband.com live at #TRNSMT this weekend. They didn’t disappoint. Glorious in the Glasgow sunshine.

This #RefugeeWeek, Our CEO Justina Murray reflects on this year's theme of courage, being brave and what it means to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people in Scotland. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/some-reflections-on-refugee-week-and-being-brave @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social

We have joined @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @endchildpoverty.bsky.social partners to call of a joint Scottish Parliamentary committee focused on ending child poverty. This will be crucial to ensuring Scotland meets the 2030 targets.

We've joined with Scotland’s leading children’s charities & anti-poverty organisations in calling for the Scottish Parliament to establish a dedicated joint committee focused on ending child poverty. Bold action is needed to ensure child poverty targets are met: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/le...

This Brit nails it. #Immigration

In accordance with ancient tradition, our next Prime Minister is announced to the nation while standing between a furry and a man with a bin on his head.

Waking up this morning feeling a wee but hopeful (how strange). I like it. It’s going to be a good day. #Burnham #Makerfield

Alongside partners we've written to the Education & Gaelic, Equalities & Human Rights and Social Justice Committees to call for a joint Scottish Parliamentary committee on ending child poverty.

We’re disappointed the UK Government has announced its intention to ban children under 16 from social media. Evidence doesn’t currently show a blanket ban would make children safer online, and it may inadvertently push them to riskier parts of the internet. Full statement: bit.ly/4vcr7du

We're disappointed to see UK Gov announce a ban for certain social media platforms for under 16s. We believe this action is contrary to the evidence of what works and to what children tell us they need from adults to keep them safe.

They are few. We are many. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼 #RefugeesWelcome #StandUpToRacism #NeighboursNotStrangers #Glasgow

Today, our Head of Policy, Martin Canavan gave evidence to the Right To Food UK Commission in Glasgow. We highlighted how food insecurity impacts children & families we work with & how our Urgent Assistance Fund supports families across Scotland struggling to feed their children. #EndChildPoverty

‘One child was so malnourished the doctor thought they had cancer’ I talk to the UK Right to Food Commission about hunger in Britain in 2026: 14m people are in food poverty. They tell me about children so poor they’ve never seen a tomato in the 6th richest country In @heraldscotland.bsky.social

If you say "I support Palestine Action", they might put you in jail. If you incite a racist riot, they put you on the news.

Peter Murrell is rightly going to be jailed for his crimes. Meanwhile Michelle Mone who stole *checks notes* £122 000 000 from ALL OF US roams free.

No Limits to Childhood ❗️ Alongside @jrf-uk.bsky.social, @cpagscotland.bsky.social, @povertyalliance.org, @opfs.org.uk @aberlourcharity.bsky.social, @trusselluk.bsky.social, we're concerned the latest Scottish Government child poverty plan doesn't go far enough 👇 🧵(1/3)

Alongside other anti-poverty charities in Scotland we're extremely concerned by the latest tackling child poverty delivery plan from the Scottish Government. 👇 @jrf-uk.bsky.social @opfs.org.uk @trussellscot.bsky.social @savechildrensco.bsky.social @cpagscotland.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org

As part of @endchildpoverty.bsky.social we're calling for this Scottish Parliament to prioritise ending child poverty above all else! The current child poverty plan doesn't do this. It needs revised urgently. #EndChildPoverty 👇

📖 Weekend reading! Six things the Scottish Government and our MSPs can do right now to help build a better Scotland. www.ippr.org/media-office...

Too many Beatles songs that I love but this is prob my top 10 (in no particular order) 1. Tomorrow Never Knows 2. A Day in the Life 3. Everybody’s Got Something to Hide… 4. Get Back 5. Dear Prudence 6. Something 7. Come Together 8. Happiness is a Warm Gun 9. It’s All Too Much 10. Blackbird

Congratulations to @johnswinney.bsky.social on his appointment as First Minister and to his new Cabinet and Ministers. Looking ahead to the new Scottish Parliament, we are clear that this must be the Parliament where we prioritise to #EndChildPoverty above all else.

Sneaking a giant screen into the flagshagger march is one of the funniest things @ledbydonkeys.org have ever done. "STAY HYDRATED" 😂🤣😂

The story or the 2026 Scottish election is not the rise of Reform but the strengthening of a progressive and Indy majority Scottish Parliament.

good for Holly Bruce. rough on Kaukab, but what a hell of a marquee win for the Greens. the people's republic of glasgow southside 🫡

Important data point here: “A sharp fall in Labour's performance is accompanied more often by an above average Green performance than it is by a strong Reform performance”. The Greens have already hurt Labour even before any direct gains.

Young people asked each party representative attending our Speak Up! event, with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social, if they promise to involve young people, listen to them about things that affect them and make them part of their plans. Here's what they had to say 👇

In his first statement as SCLD’s Chief Executive, Bruce Adamson sets out a clear opportunity for Scotland’s new Parliament to deliver lasting change for people with learning disabilities. 👉 Read the full statement zurl.co/3WE1Q

Read our open letter with The Scottish Sun urging all political parties in Scotland to #EndSchoolMealDebt for good and help #EndChildPoverty. 👇 www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/an...

At our Speak Up! children's hustings event, in partnership with @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social, children & young people had the opportunity to quiz politicians standing in the upcoming Scottish Election about issues important to them: www.aberlour.org.uk/news-item/ch...

Delighted to co-host this young people’s hustings with @savechildrensco.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social Thanks to young people from our Cost of the School Day Voice network for clear and bold questions on equity in education and ending child poverty. www.sundaypost.com/fp/young-peo...

We're delighted to be hosting 'Speak Up!' in partnership with our young people, @savechildrensco.bsky.social & @cpagscotland.bsky.social. Young people will have the opportunity to speak directly to Scottish Political Parties ahead of the Scottish Elections about the issues most important to them.

Introducing our Day 2 co-chair ✨ Justina joined @aberlourcharity.bsky.social as Chief Executive in October 2025, bringing a wealth of experience in improving outcomes for children, young people and families. Check out our full event info here: childreninscotland.org.uk/event/childr... #CiSAC26

This is how you do it. #BlackLivesMatter #PalestinianLivesMatter #KnowledgeMatters #HistoryMatters

For those who missed it: this was the moment The Strokes ensured they’ll never be invited back to Coachella again! I'm so proud of them

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election we're calling on all political parties to Improve the Lives of Families Living with a Disability. Read all our calls: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/supporting-families-ending-child-poverty-scottish-parliament-election-2026 #EndChildPoverty

Come the fuck in or fuck the fuck off.

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election we're calling on all political parties to Keep Families in Recovery Together, Where it's Safe To Do So. Read all our calls: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/supporting-families-ending-child-poverty-scottish-parliament-election-2026 #EndChildPoverty

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election we're calling on all political parties to #EndChildPoverty. Read all our 'Supporting Families, Ending Child Poverty' calls: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/supporting-families-ending-child-poverty-scottish-parliament-election-2026

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election we're calling on all political parties to Tackle the Public Debt Crisis. Read all our calls: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/supporting-families-ending-child-poverty-scottish-parliament-election-2026 #EndChildPoverty

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election we're calling on all political parties to Support Families Who Need Extra Help. Read all our calls: https://www.aberlour.org.uk/publications/supporting-families-ending-child-poverty-scottish-parliament-election-2026 #EndChildPoverty

This is good to hear that UK Gov is changing council tax collection rules in England so that it is less aggressive and gives people who are struggling and have missed payments more time to pay before further debt recovery action.

It's perfectly reasonable to challenge ministers on N Sea oil & gas as a response to the energy shock. But this is the exclusive framing for EVERY interview on this topic. No minister or opposition leader is ever asked if they'll "max out" wind/solar. It's always framed as fossil fuels v inaction