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Poverty in Scotland: A discussion with JRF on progress pre, during and post Covid-19
Description
You can find more information on the new research published by JRF, which included a survey of 2000 Scottish households here: https://www.jrf.org.uk/press/almost-third-scots%E2%80%99-incomes-have-reduced-lockdown-half-affected-renters-worried-about-paying
Chair
Emma Congreve, Fraser of Allander Institute
Guests
Jim McCormick, JRF in Scotland
Deborah Hay, JRF in Scotland
Timestamps
(1:51) How was progress on tackling child poverty in particular looking pre-Covid, Jim
(5:40) What do we know about the impact of Covid on those on low incomes, Deborah
(13:14) In terms of social security, what has happened and what needs to happen to cope with the fallout of Covid-19, Jim
(20:49) How has housing policy developed over the past decade, and what opportunities are there now, Deborah
(29:00) Priorities for the Scottish election and cross UK action, Jim and Deborah