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Ivan McKee: “Poverty, poor health and inequality are not inevitable, they are challenges we can address earlier and more effectively…”

On the recordJune 11, 2026
Poverty, poor health and inequality are not inevitable, they are challenges we can address earlier and more effectively with better outcomes for people.
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Ivan McKee
Scottish National Party

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Addressing social issues in public service reform.

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