New Scottish Labour leader presses Swinney to set up commission on child poverty
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Scotland's newly appointed Labour leader Michael Marra has initiated a formal appeal to First Minister John Swinney and rival party leaders at the Scottish Parliament, requesting their collective support for establishing a dedicated commission focused on addressing child poverty throughout the nation. This strategic initiative aims to create a cross-party framework for developing comprehensive solutions to tackle growing economic hardship affecting vulnerable families and children across Scotland.
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New Scottish Labour leader presses Swinney to set up commission on child poverty
Michael Marra has written to John Swinney and the other party leaders at Holyrood, urging them to back a new commission to tackle the problem. continue reading...