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Ruth Boyle

@ruthboyler.bsky.social
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Working on poverty in Scotland at the Poverty Alliance | Trustee at SPFLTrust | Fan of cats, books and Celtic | All opinions are my own

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UofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Following the Budget, we're delighted to highlight our upcoming #SCVOGathering event: 💰Money, money, money: unpacking Scotland’s public purse 📆 Tues 4th Feb @kezdugdale.bsky.social & @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social on the money behind Scotland's public policy landscape. scvo.scot/the-gatherin...
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Money, money, money: unpacking Scotland’s public purse
In recent years it has felt like we’re firefighting, caught in cycles of short-term, emergency spending with no route towards creating a long-term plan for Scotland’s finances.  This often stifles con...
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Peter Kelly @petek00.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Since it was introduced, the two child limit has been perhaps the most egregious of the so-called 'welfare reforms' of the 2010s. Great to see the Scottish Government commit to get rid of it. Hopefully UK Government follows suit, and scraps even sooner. www.povertyalliance.org/news-welcome...
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News: Welcome for budget pledges on unjust two-child limit - The Poverty Alliance
Responding to today’s Scottish Government draft budget, Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly said: “The two-child limit is a huge injustice that has no place in a compassionate society – becau...
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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 04/12/2024
Today's #ScottishBudget can help to end the injustice of child poverty. Our @ruthboyler was on @BBCRadioScot #GMS explaining how.
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 01/12/2024
The two-child limit remains in place, and its impact will continue to grow as the policy affects an increasing number of children as time goes on. We estimate that an additional 63,000 children will become affected by the policy between now and April 2025.
Chart showing estimated number of families and children affected by the two-child limit: GB
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Ruth Boyle @ruthboyler.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Peter Kelly opens our #MakingChange conference this morning with input on the “divided and divisive” context. How to we prioritise and work together in that context?
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Ruth Boyle @ruthboyler.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Tomorrow is Poverty Alliance annual conference- we’ll be talking about how we can make change happen. We’re sold out, but you still have the chance to join the opening & closing plenaries online. We’ll be live steaming between 10.00-11.10 and 14.50-16.00. www.youtube.com/@PovertyAlli...
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Peter Kelly @petek00.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Tomorrow is the @povertyalliance.org annual conference. This year we are discussing (and planning) how to 'Make Change Happen'. The event is sold out, but you can join the opening and closing sessions online by clicking the link below tomorrow at 10am... www.youtube.com/povertyallia...
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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 26/11/2024
Huge congratulations to @satwatr.bsky.social on being awarded an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University today for her tireless work on inequalities and campaigning for social justice. Very well deserved! Read more: opfs.org.uk/get-involved...
As I reflect on the work that led to this moment..I think of the communities who face the harsh realities of inequality every day, whose resilience and courage continue to fuel my commitment to creating change.

I accept this honour with gratitude, but also with a renewed sense of determination. May we all continue to challenge ourselves to dream bigger, act bolder, and fight harder for a world where poverty and inequality are no longer the norm but a chapter in our history that we have learned from, and overcome.
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Tax Justice Scotland’s message to first minister John Swinney, finance minister Shona Robison and leaders of other parties is “it’s increasingly clear that fairer — and sometimes higher — taxes are essential to support a more dynamic, prosperous and sustainable economy”. #TaxJusticeScotland
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New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes
More than 50 organisations and individuals have joined together to form the Tax Justice Scotland group.
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Tom Pollard @pollardtom.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Last chance over the weekend to apply for this post in my team at NEF - I'm looking for someone with great quantitative analysis skills, an understanding of how to critique and develop policy, a good political antenna, and a passion for improving lives in low-income households
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Ruth Boyle @ruthboyler.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The #ScotBudget is a chance to invest in the Scottish Government’s national mission to eradicate child poverty. Transformational change requires transformational investment. Read this great blog on what we’d like to see on December 4th 👇🏻
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Cara Hilton @carahilton.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
🚨 122,000 emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in the Trussell community in Scotland in just 6 months. 1 in 3 of these were for children. No child in Scotland should be facing hunger - we need urgent action to address this & ensure everyone can afford the essentials
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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 19/11/2024
It's often called a 'social tariff' but what would just pricing for energy really look like in practice? A new guest blog from Matthew Cole, chair of the Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel, explains what they think needs to happen. www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-w...
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Guest blog - what's the most effective way of eradicating fuel poverty? - The Poverty Alliance
Matt Cole,Chair,Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel Read the Panel's Recommendations for a Social Tariff! The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel provides independent advice to Scottish Ministers on...
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Tom Pollard @pollardtom.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Bleak stuff from @joshhalliday.bsky.social. Highlights just how much heavy lifting the child poverty strategy needs to do in the spring, especially with benefits only increasing by 1.7%. Has to include scrapping the two-child limit & the benefit cap to be serious www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high
Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century
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IPPR Scotland @ipprscotland.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
We are delighted to be present at the Minimum Income Guarantee conference hosted by @povertyalliance.bsky.social. Dave Hawkey, senior research fellow, @ipprscotland.bsky.social kicks off the seminar this morning
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