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A year into Scotland's historic campaign against period poverty

OPINION 17 August 2023 by Shirley-Anne Somerville

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP assesses the landmark legislation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/anniversary-of-the-period-products-free-provision-act

Proposed cuts let down our most vulnerable

OPINION 14 December 2016 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

Brendan Rooney of Healthy n Happy on the cuts proposed by South Lanarkshire Council that would be catastrophic for the community

https://tfn.scot/opinion/proposed-cuts-let-down-our-most-vulnerable

Cruel benefits regime plunges people into poverty

NEWS 13 July 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Holes in the social security net meant to cradle the most vulnerable are plunging people into misery and hunger, CAS report finds

https://tfn.scot/news/cruel-benefits-regime-plunges-people-into-poverty

We must stand up to hate crime

OPINION 22 June 2020 Guest post

Culture & Leisure

Mike Findlay says its vital to think about how we can support the LGBT+ community as Pride Month draws to a close

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-stand-up-to-hate-crime

Call to condemn rise of antisemitism in Scotland

OPINION 13 August 2014 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

The Scottish Council of Jewish Communities calls on public bodies to recognise and condemn the rise in antisemitism in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/call-to-condemn-antisemitism

New chair for Scots refugee group

NEWS 2 May 2018 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

Glasgow University's Professor Alison Phipps is set to lead the New Scots core group

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-for-scots-refugee-group

The Waverley returns to the Clyde

NEWS 21 August 2020 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

The historic paddle steamer is back in action after a £2m fundraising appeal proved successful

https://tfn.scot/news/the-waverley-returns-to-the-clyde

Edinburgh charities given the chance to bring youngsters on board

NEWS 10 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

The Edinburgh Guarantee is looking for organisations to be paired with young people who are keen to gain work experience

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-charities-given-the-chance-to-bring-youngsters-on-board

Poll: is it the right time for Clap for Carers to be brought to an end?

POLL 29 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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Poll: is it the right time for Clap for Carers to be brought to an end?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-is-it-the-right-time-for-clap-for-carers-to-be-brought-to-an-end

Demo will say no to Trident

NEWS 9 November 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Opponents of nuclear weapons are planning a major demo against replacing Trident

https://tfn.scot/news/demo-will-say-no-to-trident

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A year into Scotland's historic campaign against period poverty

Proposed cuts let down our most vulnerable

Cruel benefits regime plunges people into poverty

We must stand up to hate crime

Call to condemn rise of antisemitism in Scotland

New chair for Scots refugee group

The Waverley returns to the Clyde

Edinburgh charities given the chance to bring youngsters on board

Poll: is it the right time for Clap for Carers to be brought to an end?

Demo will say no to Trident

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