On the recordSeptember 3, 2026
Child poverty is the result of political choices, and this Parliament has the power to make different ones.
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Holly Bruce
Scottish Green Party
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thenational.scotChild poverty is the result of political choices, and this Parliament has the power to make different ones.
Commenting on child poverty and government choices.
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For families struggling with soaring food, energy and housing costs, this would mean more money for warm clothes, healthy meals and the everyday essentials every child deserves.
The Scottish Child Payment has already transformed lives and kept thousands of children out of poverty.
Every child experiencing poverty deserves support, regardless of their age.
The Scottish Government’s plan to increase the Scottish Child Payment to £40 only for children under one does not go nearly far enough.