Council's pledge to take action on poverty
dailyrecord.co.ukClick here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser“It has a devastating effect on the lives and it’s often women, children, minority groups and disabled people who are affected most.“We need to take action and help those who need it most – we need make sure the government at every level does so much more to help alleviate this preventable scourge in our society and help people achieve a better standard of living.”Poverty Alliance representative Peter Kelly added : “Too many people in Scotland are living with the constant pressure of living in poverty.“As we plan our economic recovery, we must redesign our economy to reflect the values of justice and compassion we all share.“By boosting people’s incomes and reducing the cost.
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