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Thousands March in Edinburgh for Action on Poverty

10/26/2025

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Thousands marched in Edinburgh on October 25, 2025, demanding action on poverty in Scotland.
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration, organized by unions and charities, called for more free childcare and removal of the two-child cap.
First Minister John Swinney supported the march, stating that progress on child poverty is insufficient.
Despite a decline, Scotland's poverty rate is 23%, missing the 18% target last year, while the UK Government pledges action.

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Thousands marched in Edinburgh on October 25, 2025, demanding action on poverty in Scotland.
The Scotland Demands Better demonstration, organized by unions and charities, called for more free childcare and removal of the two-child cap.
First Minister John Swinney supported the march, stating that progress on child poverty is insufficient.
Despite a decline, Scotland's poverty rate is 23%, missing the 18% target last year, while the UK Government pledges action.