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Someone has to sort out the welfare state

OPINION 31 March 2015 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Alex Johnstone says the Scottish Conservatives are making tough decisions on welfare to ensure support is there for the people who really need it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/someone-has-to-sort-out-the-welfare-state

For children with ME, school education can be a grave threat

OPINION 19 May 2017 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Lesley Scott explains why the Scottish Government presumption that attending school is always best can affect the health of children with ME

https://tfn.scot/opinion/for-children-with-me-school-education-can-be-a-grave-threat

Whoever governs now they will have to listen: let’s make ourselves heard

OPINION 9 June 2017 Guest post

Management

Martin Sime says that no majority means no monopoly on wisdom

https://tfn.scot/opinion/whoever-governs-now-they-will-have-to-listen-lets-make-ourselves-heard

Where being a stakeholder might be a stretch too far

OPINION 21 July 2017 Guest post

Management

James Jopling believes a warm welcome from power brokers might be lulling us all into a false sense of security

https://tfn.scot/opinion/where-being-a-stakeholder-might-be-a-stretch-too-far

Children’s rights in Scotland - a crucial year

OPINION 14 November 2016 Guest post

Families & Young People

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The rights of all children must be respected, says Together Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/childrens-rights-in-scotland-a-crucial-year

Time to fund a fairer society

OPINION 3 November 2017 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations public affairs director John Downie wants a debate on what impact increased taxation will have

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-fund-a-fairer-society

The spotlight is on political health care promises

OPINION 27 April 2016 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Elinor Jayne on why Sue Ryder Care will pressure politicians to deliver their manifesto promises on better care for Scots with neurological condition

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-spotlight-is-on-political-health-care-promises

Amnesty strips Suu Kyi of highest honour

NEWS 12 November 2018 by Graham Martin

Management

Amnesty International has stripped its highest honour from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi

https://tfn.scot/news/amnesty-sstrips-suu-kyi-of-highest-honour

Charity in Brexit flu vaccine warning

NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Age Scotland has urged older people to access the vaccine before the end of the month

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-in-brexit-flu-vaccine-warning

Voter ID risks ‘Windrush scandal for democracy’

NEWS 15 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

Tory plans to force voters to present ID could disenfranchise millions, campaigners warn.

https://tfn.scot/news/voter-id-risks-windrush-scandal-for-democracy

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Someone has to sort out the welfare state

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Children’s rights in Scotland - a crucial year

Time to fund a fairer society

The spotlight is on political health care promises

Amnesty strips Suu Kyi of highest honour

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