Tackling poverty should be priority for all parties, says charity

One in five people in Scotland are living in poverty.

One in five people in Scotland are living in poverty.

In this election year, campaigning charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says tackling that should be a priority for all parties.

But in the country’s most deprived communities people are telling us the time for talking is over – and they want to see more action.

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Last updated Jan 27th, 2026 at 19:24

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